Implementation of a system for the regional management of animal health emergencies.
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A telematic system to support decisions and operations in case of animal health emergencies has been designed and implemented in the Abruzzo region of Italy. The system aims to improve decision-making by Veterinary Services in the event of an outbreak of exotic disease. The system has been tested, first by a simulated outbreak of foot and mouth disease, and then during an outbreak of swine vesicular disease. Critical problems were detected and corrected in both cases.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Revue scientifique et technique
دوره 19 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000