SRTSENETWORK: European network for surveillance and control of TSE in small ruminants

• Research unit: EU RFP
• Project number: 01.0425

Key words (English)

Agriculture; Economic Aspects; Environmental Protection; Life Sciences; Resources of the Sea; Fisheries

Alternative project number (English)

EU project number: QLK5-CT-2002-00959

Research programs (English)

EU-programme: 5. Frame Research Programme - 1.1.5 Sustainable agriculture, fisheries and forestry

Short description (English)

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Abstract (English)

The aims of this Concerted Action are to build a long-term sustainable network for the creation and dissemination of knowledge which will lead to (i) a better understanding and control of SR-TSE; and (ii) an integration of research efforts at the European level. Twenty nine institutes from nineteen countries, including newly Associated States will participate. There will meetings on specific themes twice yearly at which experts will gather. This is complemented by continuous work packages on specific themes, which will run throughout the Concerted Action, and exchange trips to pursue collaborative work. The information created will strengthen the small-ruminant TSE research infrastructure and facilitate co-ordination of research throughout Europe.

The objective of the Concerted action is to share, create and disseminate knowledge about small-ruminat TSE through the development of effective communication channels and links; this will facilitate the effective co-ordination and integration of European-wide research and control efforts. The network developed will be multi-disciplinary and cut across the whole of the EU and beyond. This will ensure that the full-range of expertise is involved and that the knowledge gained will be shared with the widest possible range of interested stakeholders. The network will be sustainable in the long-term, which will facilitate the continuing exchange of information and maximise the advances made in the understanding and control of small-ruminant TSE.

References in databases (English)

Swiss Database: Euro-DB of the
State Secretariat for Education and Research
Hallwylstrasse 4
CH-3003 Berne, Switzerland
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Swiss Project-Number: 01.0425