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Epistemic diversity and the politics of knowledge in plant disease management: Insights from the Xylella fastidiosa epidemic in southern Italy

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Xylella fastidiosa is a major plant pathogen affecting crops such as grapes, citrus, almonds, and olives, with potentially severe consequences for agricultural production and rural livelihoods worldwide. This paper examines the conflict around the management of the X. fastidiosa outbreak affecting olive trees in southern Italy.
Fabio Gatti, David Ludwig, Phil Macnaghten   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of federal indemnification on livestock biosecurity [PDF]

This paper provided a theoretical framework for analyzing the relationship between federal indemnification and livestock biosecurity. Theoretical results show that the responsiveness of biosecurity to indemnity payments depends on a number of factors ...
Andrew Muhammad, Keithly Jones
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A biodiversity jigsaw: A review of current New Zealand legislation and initiatives [PDF]

, 2012
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review the current legislation and initiatives surrounding biodiversity management, protection and sustainable use related to the New Zealand local government sector. Design/methodology/approach: This paper takes
Samkin, Grant, Schneider, Annika Barbara Sabine   +1 more
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Key actors in driving behavioural change in relation to on-farm biosecurity; a Northern Ireland perspective [PDF]

, 2018
Background: Agriculture and farming are valued contributors to local economy in Northern Ireland (NI). There is limited knowledge about farmers’ behaviours and attitudes towards disease biosecurity measures.
DA Abernethy, E Kristensen, JM Cardwell, L Toma, MJ O'Hagan, MJ O'Hagan, ML Brennan, ML Brennan, O Shortall, R Bennett, RG Sayers, RG Sayers   +11 more
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Using deep learning to assess the toxicological effects of sublethal exposure of a novel green pesticide in a stored‐product beetle

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
This study employs an AI‐driven multidisciplinary approach to increase our understanding of the toxicological effects of sublethal concentrations of carlina oxide on Prostephanus truncatus. Sublethal exposure to the carlina oxide induced changes in motor patterns and thigmotaxis, highlighting its potential role in integrated pest management strategies.
Anita Casadei, Maria C. Boukouvala, Gianluca Manduca, Nickolas G. Kavallieratos, Filippo Maggi, Marta Ferrati, Eleonora Spinozzi, Cesare Stefanini, Antonio DeSimone, Donato Romano   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Introduction and experience enlightenment of Australia National Biosecurity Strategy

Zhongguo gonggong weisheng
Australia possesses extensive experience in biosecurity and maintains a leading global position in biosecurity governance. In response to increasingly severe traditional and non-traditional security threats, and the urgency of global biosecurity ...
Shuai LIU, Yingying ZHANG, Yongnan LI
doaj   +1 more source

Regulatory Issues in Biosecurity [PDF]

The management of biosecurity risks (risks to the production sector, to indigenous biodiversity, and to public health) involves the exercise of extensive regulatory powers both at the border and within New Zealand.
Chris Pinfield
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Workshop to deliver epidemiology and laboratory training for HPAI diagnostic network [PDF]

, 2005
Suite à la menace croissante du virus H5N1 de la grippe aviaire qui a entraîné à ce jour l'élimination de plus de 140 millions de poulets en Asie, la FAO a mis en place une série de trois projets du Programme de Coopération Technique (TCP/RAS/3008, TCP ...
Desvaux, Stéphanie, Goutard, Flavie, Roger, François   +2 more
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Monitoring feral pigs (Sus scrofa): Complementarity between autonomous sensing methods increases detection probability

Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation, EarlyView.
Invasive alien species are a major threat for biodiversity worldwide and effective monitoring is paramount to inform management. In this study we used a multi‐season occupancy model to assess probability of detection between camera traps and passive acoustic recorders for feral pigs (Sus scrofa) during 1 year of data collection.
Marina D. A. Scarpelli, Stewart Macdonald, Maryam Golchin, Simon Linke, Jens G. Froese   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ugandan cattle farmers’ perceived needs of disease prevention and strategies to improve biosecurity

BMC Veterinary Research, 2019
Background Infectious diseases are an important role obstacle to high productivity in Ugandan cattle production. General disease prevention is particularly important in low-income countries, where veterinary services and adequate treatment regimens for ...
Cecilia Wolff, Salvatory Abigaba, Susanna Sternberg Lewerin   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source