Benefits of using a transdisciplinary approach for the design and operationalization of a surveillance system

During the preparatory phase of a surveillance project in Western Kenya, it was noted that several animal health activities, including meat inspection, were recorded using paper-based forms. Through discussions with the meat inspectors and other slaughterhouse actors, an electronic meat inspection f...

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Main Authors: Falzon, Laura C., Ogola, Joseph G., Fèvre, Eric M., Berezowski, J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: CAB International 2023
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130527
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author Falzon, Laura C.
Ogola, Joseph G.
Fèvre, Eric M.
Berezowski, J.
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Ogola, Joseph G.
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Berezowski, J.
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description During the preparatory phase of a surveillance project in Western Kenya, it was noted that several animal health activities, including meat inspection, were recorded using paper-based forms. Through discussions with the meat inspectors and other slaughterhouse actors, an electronic meat inspection form was developed, tested, and used in two slaughterhouses in Bungoma County. The meat inspectors completed and submitted a form for every animal slaughtered at their facility over a 2.75-year period. In a feedback meeting with the meat inspectors and other stakeholders, areas for improvement were highlighted, such as the timely provision of feedback to the data providers, and the inclusion of data fields that allow for more detailed animal movement information. The meat inspectors remarked that the form made them feel appreciated and added value to their work as the data could be used to educate farmers on prevailing livestock conditions and provide economic incentives for disease control interventions. The data submitted via the electronic forms were of sufficient quality to be summarized and identify trends in the animal slaughterhouse throughput, as well as frequent reasons for meat condemnation and associated costs. These data could therefore set the foundation for a syndromic surveillance system based on slaughterhouse data. Other non-traditional data sources, such as livestock and meat transport certificates, could also be leveraged to create a post-farm animal health information system.
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spelling CGSpace1305272025-12-08T10:29:22Z Benefits of using a transdisciplinary approach for the design and operationalization of a surveillance system Falzon, Laura C. Ogola, Joseph G. Fèvre, Eric M. Berezowski, J. one health approach disease control livestock zoonoses During the preparatory phase of a surveillance project in Western Kenya, it was noted that several animal health activities, including meat inspection, were recorded using paper-based forms. Through discussions with the meat inspectors and other slaughterhouse actors, an electronic meat inspection form was developed, tested, and used in two slaughterhouses in Bungoma County. The meat inspectors completed and submitted a form for every animal slaughtered at their facility over a 2.75-year period. In a feedback meeting with the meat inspectors and other stakeholders, areas for improvement were highlighted, such as the timely provision of feedback to the data providers, and the inclusion of data fields that allow for more detailed animal movement information. The meat inspectors remarked that the form made them feel appreciated and added value to their work as the data could be used to educate farmers on prevailing livestock conditions and provide economic incentives for disease control interventions. The data submitted via the electronic forms were of sufficient quality to be summarized and identify trends in the animal slaughterhouse throughput, as well as frequent reasons for meat condemnation and associated costs. These data could therefore set the foundation for a syndromic surveillance system based on slaughterhouse data. Other non-traditional data sources, such as livestock and meat transport certificates, could also be leveraged to create a post-farm animal health information system. 2023-05-24 2023-05-30T12:28:13Z 2023-05-30T12:28:13Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130527 en https://hdl.handle.net/10568/120600 Open Access CAB International Falzon, L.C., Ogola, J., Fèvre, E.M. and Berezowski, J. 2023. Benefits of using a transdisciplinary approach for the design and operationalization of a surveillance system. One Health Cases 2023(2023).
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Fèvre, Eric M.
Berezowski, J.
Benefits of using a transdisciplinary approach for the design and operationalization of a surveillance system
title Benefits of using a transdisciplinary approach for the design and operationalization of a surveillance system
title_full Benefits of using a transdisciplinary approach for the design and operationalization of a surveillance system
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title_short Benefits of using a transdisciplinary approach for the design and operationalization of a surveillance system
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topic one health approach
disease control
livestock
zoonoses
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130527
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