The 7th EPIZONE Annual Meeting "Nothing permanent, except change"
will be held in Brussels, Belgium,
1-4 October 2013
hosted by CODA-CERVA
4 October there will be an EFSA Satellite Meeting
On behalf of EPIZONE, the CODA-CERVA invites scientists and stakeholders to participate in the 7th Annual Meeting with the theme
"Nothing permanent, except change" .
As already quoted by Heraclitus in
antiquity ' there is nothing permanent except change '. This is
particularly true for epizootic viral diseases and not only
emphasized by the increased international movement in animals,
animal products and people, but also by the possible deliberate
introduction of pathogens.
In addition, the global climate change has already given concern
regarding changes in distribution or severity of many animal
diseases and it is clear now that the evolving climatic parameters
will further transform the ecology of numerous vectors and
pathogens. Moreover, the non vaccination and eradication policy of
the EU is maintained in most circumstances to allow the
unrestricted trade of animals and their products worldwide. All
these factors make surveillance as the basis for recognition of
disease status and subsequent impact on trade. In this context, we
must "expect the unexpected" and early detection of potentially
epizootic diseases is of the outmost importance.
The meeting starts with the Welcome reception followed by an interesting programme with keynote speakers, selected poster and oral presentations. Focus will remain on EPIZONE themes aimed at improved disease control through integration and collaboration of research in diagnosis, intervention strategies, risk assessment, surveillance and epidemiology.
Programme 7th Annual Meeting EPIZONE here
Programme EFSA Satellite meeting here
Sponsors are most welcome! Please contact info@coda-cerva.be