Using scenario tree modelling for targeted herd sampling to substantiate freedom from disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In order to optimise the cost-effectiveness of active surveillance to substantiate freedom from disease, a new approach using targeted sampling of farms was developed and applied on the example of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (I...

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Main Authors: Reist Martin, Engels Monika, Schwermer Heinzpeter, Blickenstorfer Sarah, Doherr Marcus G, Hadorn Daniela C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/7/49