In this review we discuss studies that applied atmospheric dispersion models (ADM) to
bioaerosols that are pathogenic to humans and livestock in the context of risk assessment …

Background We address some critical but unknown parameters of individuals and
populations of Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) that influence leptospiral infection …

Stochastic mechanistic epidemiological models largely contribute to better understand
pathogen emergence and spread, and assess control strategies at various scales (from …

INTRODUCTION ovine coxiellosis is a common zoonotic infection caused by Coxiella
burnetii, an obligate intracellular gamma proteobacterial organism (1). The disease is …

Controlling enzootic diseases, which generate a large cumulative burden and are often
unregulated, is needed for sustainable farming, competitive agri-food chains, and veterinary …

From 2007 through 2010, the Netherlands experienced the largest Q fever epidemic ever
reported. This study integrates the outcomes of a multidisciplinary research programme on …

Q fever, a worldwide zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii, is a looming concern for
livestock and public health. Epidemiological features of inter-herd transmission of C. burnetii …

Endemic Q fever in small ruminants remains an ongoing challenge for veterinary and human
public health agencies. Though surveillance programs are implemented in Belgium …

The performance of dairy herds is affected mainly by factors related to cows' characteristics
and herd management practices. However, these factors are interrelated, and as such, the …

Identifying the key factors underlying the spread of a disease is an essential but challenging
prerequisite to design management strategies. To tackle this issue, we propose an approach …