A PathWayDiagram for introduction and prevention of Avian Influenza: Application to the Dutch poultry sector.
The introduction of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) viruses is a continuing threat to the poultry sector. In times of increased risk of introduction (e.g. because of HPAI outbreaks in neighbouring countries or trade partners), decision-makers face the question whether they should intensify current preventive measures or establish new ones. To support this, a qualitative decision tool in the form of a PathWayDiagram (PWD) is presented. The PWD includes theoretically possible pathways for introduction of HPAI in the domestic commercial poultry population together with corresponding preventive measures. Hence, the PWD is a systematic checklist focused on (1) possibilities of (increased risk of) introduction and (2) possible preventive measures. It can be used in a high-alert situation, when decision-makers have to act in a relatively short time to decide on and implement a coherent set of preventive measures covering the high-risk pathways involved.
Business Economics Group, Department of Social Sciences, Wageningen University, Hollandseweg 1, 6706 KN Wageningen, The Netherlands. Geralda.Hop@wur.nl
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D000822:Animal Husbandry / Q000379:methods*; D025041:Animal Migration; D000818:Animals; D000835:Animals, Wild; D002645:Chickens; D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000379:methods*; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D005585:Influenza in Birds / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D008297:Male; D009426:Netherlands / Q000453:epidemiology; D012307:Risk Factors