U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal: Volume 19, Number 3—March 2013

Conference Summary

Issues in the Development of a Research and Education Framework for One Health

Gargano LM, Gallagher PF, Barrett M, Howell K, Wolfe C, Woods C, et al. Issues in the development of a research and education framework for One Health [conference summary]. Emerg Infect Dis [Internet]. 2013 Mar [date cited]. http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid1903.121103

Emerging vectorborne and zoonotic diseases and public health consequences of environmental degradation have led to calls for One Health approaches that integrate public, animal, and environmental health perspectives and expertise (1,2). Recognizing the need to focus on One Health issues and priorities, the Southeastern Regional Center of Excellence for Emerging Infections and Biodefense (www.serceb.org ) convened a conference January 30–31, 2012, to discuss development of a research and education framework for One Health. ...

Please read more: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/19/3/12-1103_article.htm

February 1, 2013

DAI’s Marguerite Pappaioanou Leads One Health Discussion at Bangkok Conference

In recent years tens of thousands of people have died—including more than 18,000 in the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic—of disease born from the interaction of people, animals, and ecosystems.

Outbreaks of swine flu, avian flu, and other zoonotic diseases could be stopped if authorities cooperated across borders and other barriers, DAI’s Dr. Marguerite Pappaioanou told an audience January 31 at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference, which runs through February 2, has drawn more than 1,200 health and industry professionals addressing infectious disease. ...

Please read complete article at:

http://dai.com/news-publications/news/dai%E2%80%99s-marguerite-pappaioanou-leads-one-health-discussion-bangkok-conference?utm_source=twitter&utm_term=news

Note: Dr. Pappaioanou is a widely recognized supporter/advocate and international leader in the One Health movement.

Received by One Health Initiative website February 2, 2013

Hello partners in One Health,

Please find attached a summary of the "Promoting Global Solidarity of One Health Approaches" side meeting that was held in Thailand earlier this week prior to the Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2013.  For both meeting participants and partners unable to attend, we hope you find this "newsletter" style format an enjoyable way to recall or learn of and share the key outcomes from the meeting.

In the spirit of One Health, we thank you all for your contributions and continued collaborations!

Best regards,

Will Hueston, DVM, PhD

Executive Director, Global Initiative for Food Systems Leadership
Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine and School of Public Health
University of Minnesota (USA)
Phone: 612-625-5900
Email: huest001@umn.edu

Jamie K. Umber, DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Senior Veterinary Epidemiologist

Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP)

Fellow, Global Initiative for Food Systems Leadership (GIFSL)

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Veterinary Population Medicine

College of Veterinary Medicine

University of Minnesota (USA)
Office: 612-625-2673
Email: umber@umn.edu

  Web: www.cidrap.umn.edu

           www.cahfs.umn.edu

Note: Drs. Hueston and Umber are recognized, prominent leaders in the One Health movement.

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29 January 2013

Experts call for One Health approach to tackling zoonotic diseases

Posted by Tezira Lore under A4NH, Livestock, One Health, Zoonotic Diseases | Tags: disease control, ecohealth |

http://aghealth.wordpress.com/category/one-health/

A One Health publication...

Transboundary Animal Diseases and International Trade

Andrés Cartín-Rojas, DVM

Cartín-Rojas, A. 2012. Transboundary animal diseases and international trade. In: International Trade from Economic and Policy Perspective. Vito Bobek, ed. InTech press. Zabreb, Croatia. Capitulo 7, Páginas 143-167. (ISBN) 979-953-307-940-9. 

Dr. Cartin-Rojas is a longstanding One Health supporter/advocate http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/supporters.php

PRESS RELEASE_ January 17, 2013

Veterinary Biologics Training Program Scheduled for May, 2013 (USA)

Contact: Connie Scovin, Development Coordinator, Institute for International Cooperation in Animal Biologics (IICAB) cscovin@iastate.edu

Ames, IA - The Veterinary Biologics Training Program is held annually for professionals in veterinary vaccine and diagnostic test development and regulatory agencies. This course provides an overview of the scientific principles of immunology and vaccinology; and the USDA regulatory process for assuring the purity, safety, potency and efficacy of veterinary biologics.

Enrollment is now open for the 2013 Program which begins May 14, 2013 in Ames, Iowa USA.

Now in its 18^th year, the Veterinary Biologics Training Program has been attended by nearly 1800 individuals, including more than 500 attendees from 84 countries.

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The course is co-sponsored by the Institute for International Cooperation in Animal Biologics (IICAB); the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS) Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB); and the Iowa State University (ISU) College of Veterinary Medicine.

Program Topics

Block 1: Basic Veterinary Immunology and Principles of Vaccination, May 14-17, 2013
James A. Roth, DVM, PhD, DACVM, an award winning instructor, teaches this course which serves as either a solid introduction or refresher in the mechanisms of resistance to infectious diseases and vaccination.

Block 2: Procedures for Ensuring Vaccine Safety and Efficacy, May 19-23, 2013
Regulatory officials from the USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Center for Veterinary Biologics review the requirements and processes for licensing/registration and testing of veterinary biological products. Officials also review the inspection and compliance process for production, release and post-marketing surveillance of veterinary biological products covered under the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act. This is the only event where officials present this entire set of sessions in one location.

Registration is accepted for the entire Program, for each Block, or on a daily basis.  Registrations are due by March 1, 2013.  Late applications will be considered pending availability of space.

Visit the website for more information regarding itinerary, registration fees/deadlines and forms, housing for international participants, meals, transportation, and lodging: http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/IICAB/meetings/may2013.php

Please note that Block 1 is also available as an online course. Individuals and groups can take this course at their own pace without travel expense and time away from the office. Click here to preview the online lectures and to register for the online course.  http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/Immunology/

Provided by:

Connie Scovin

Development Coordinator

Center for Food Security and Public Health

Institute for International Cooperation in Animal Biologics

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

2160 College of Veterinary Medicine

Ames, Iowa 50011 (USA)

Tel. 860.355.8599

Mobile 203.219.1689

Email cscovin@iastate.edu

Reminder of an excellent One Health Program and Outstanding Educator in New Zealand

Please see http://www.onehealth.org.nz/ or attachment.

Dr. McKenzie, a veterinarian, is a recognized longstanding One Health supporter/advocate.

EMHJ • Vol. 18 No. 11 • 2012 Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, La Revue de Santé de la Méditerranée orientale

One Health: perspectives on ethical issues and evidence from animal experiments

G.V. Asokan,1 Z. Fedorowicz,2 P. Tharyan 3 and A. Vanitha 4

1Public Health Programme, College of Health Sciences; 2Bahrain Branch of UK Cochrane Centre, Ministry of Health, Manama, Bahrain

(Correspondence to *G.V. Asokan: agv@health.gov.bh).

3South Asian Cochrane Centre and Network, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.

4American Mission Hospital, Manama, Bahrain.

NOTE: *G.V. Asokan, BVSc, MSc, MACE

            Head, Public Health Program

            Allied Health Division

            College of Health Sciences

            University of Bahrain

            Kingdom of Bahrain

            Tel: 17285421, Extn: 5421

Dr. Asokan, a veterinarian, is a recognized One Health supporter/advocate.

Please see attachment.

University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine

Conversations with the College's Pioneers in One Health

“In late 2012, Profiles Online interviewed five of the College of Veterinary Medicine's pioneers in One Health about how they define One Health, One Health's origins, their own work in One Health, and how the One Health concept has changed veterinary medicine and human medicine. ... “

Read more: http://www.cvm.umn.edu/ProfilesOnline/onehealth/home.html and http://www.cvm.umn.edu/prod/groups/cvm/@pub/@cvm/documents/asset/cvm_asset_420620.pdf

Graciously provided by:

Trevor R. Ames, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, Dean, University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Ames is a recognized leader and supporter of One Health.

PLOS ONE | www.plosone.org 1 November 2012 | Volume 7 | Issue 11 | e48519

A Quantitative and Novel Approach to the Prioritization of Zoonotic Diseases in North America: A Public Perspective

Victoria Ng*, Jan M. Sargeant

Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses, Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada

Citation: Ng V, Sargeant JM (2012) A Quantitative and Novel Approach to the Prioritization of Zoonotic Diseases in North America: A Public Perspective. PLoS

ONE 7(11): e48519. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0048519

“Conclusions/Significance: This was the first study to describe a systematic and quantitative approach to the prioritization of

zoonoses in North America involving public participants. We found individuals with no prior knowledge or experience in

prioritizing zoonoses were capable of producing meaningful results using CA as a novel quantitative approach to

prioritization. More similarities than differences were observed between countries suggesting general agreement in disease

prioritization between Canadians and Americans. We demonstrate CA as a potential tool for the prioritization of zoonoses;

other prioritization exercises may also consider this approach. ... “

Read more: See attachment.

PLoS ONE | www.plosone.org 1 January 2013 | Volume 7 | Issue 1 | e29752

A Stakeholder-Informed Approach to the Identification of Criteria for the Prioritization of Zoonoses in Canada

Victoria Ng, Jan M. Sargeant

Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses, and Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada

Citation: Ng V, Sargeant JM (2012) A Stakeholder-Informed Approach to the Identification of Criteria for the Prioritization of Zoonoses in Canada. PLoS ONE 7(1):

e29752. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0029752

“Conclusions/Significance: This was the first study to describe a mixed semi-quantitative and qualitative approach to

deriving criteria for disease prioritization. This was also the first study to involve the opinion of the general public regarding

disease prioritization. The number of criteria identified highlights the difficulty in prioritizing zoonotic diseases. The method

presented in this paper has formulated a comprehensive list of criteria that can be used to inform future disease

prioritization studies. ... “

Read more: See http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/publications/Ng%20and%20Sargeant%20(2012).pdf