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EFSA Journal, 2014 This scientific opinion is the outcome of a scoping exercise aimed to identify the main welfare consequences and associated risk factors for sheep across, and within, categories of management systems and production types.
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EFSA Journal, 2015 This updated scientific opinion on oyster mortality addresses 1) the role of ostreid herpesvirus (OsHV‐1) in mortality, 2) evidence for a role of Vibrio aestuarianus in mortality, 3) effectiveness of water treatment in inactivating OsHV‐1 and V ...
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Scientific Opinion on peste des petits ruminants [PDF]
EFSA Journal, 2015 Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a severe viral disease of small ruminants caused by a Morbillivirus closely related to rinderpest virus. It is widespread in Africa and Asia and is currently also found in Turkey and Northern Africa. PPR is transmitted
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Scientific Opinion on African swine fever [PDF]
EFSA Journal, 2014 The risk for endemicity of ASF in the eastern neighbouring countries of the EU and spread of ASFV to unaffected areas was updated until 31/01/2014. The assessment was based on a literature review and expert knowledge elicitation.
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Scientific Opinion on field trials for bovine tuberculosis vaccination
EFSA Journal, 2013 The opinion provides advice relating to the design of field trials to test the performance of a vaccine for bovine tuberculosis (bTB), along with a test to Detect Infected among Vaccinated Animals (DIVA). The objective of cattle vaccination is to use the
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Geographic variation in walking activity in the red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum
Population Ecology, EarlyView.This study examined whether there is geographic variation in field populations, focusing on the moving activity in the red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum. Results showed significant differences in moving activity among field populations but no correlation with latitude or meteorological factors.
Kentarou Matsumura
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Scientific Opinion on Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome
EFSA Journal, 2011 The AHAW panel conducted an assessment of the risk of entry, release, spread and possible impact of epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS) in Europe. The risk of entry is linked to the probability of infection in the source region and the frequency of ...
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Population Ecology, EarlyView.Population size and dynamics fundamentally shape speciation by influencing genetic drift, founder events, and adaptive potential. Small populations may speciate rapidly due to stronger drift, whereas large populations harbor more genetic diversity, which can alter divergence trajectories. We highlight theoretical models that incorporate population size
Ryo Yamaguchi +3 more
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Guidance on Risk Assessment for Animal Welfare
EFSA Journal, 2012 The document provides methodological guidance to assess risks for animal welfare, considering the various husbandry systems, management procedures and the different animal welfare issues.
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Scientific Opinion on the use of a gamma interferon test for the diagnosis of bovine tuberculosis [PDF]
EFSA Journal, 2012 The procedures for gaining, maintaining, suspending, withdrawing or re-gaining official bovine tuberculosis free herd status and for certification for intra-Union trade are based on the results of tuberculin skin tests.
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