Transboundary Animal Disease Management
The working group, headed by Dr Anja Globig, supports and promotes the development and implementation of conceptual and innovative animal disease control and laboratory diagnostics at an international level. The focus of the working group is on the control of notifiable animal diseases, in particular transboundary animal diseases (TADs). We pursue an interdisciplinary approach in order to develop tailor-made surveillance programmes, control measures, biosecurity concepts and risk analyses, which also includes research work. The conceptual approach includes advice on the legal framework, the inclusion of relevant socio-economic factors and support for international networking, particularly with neighbouring countries. In addition, we support the development of laboratory diagnostics and research in the Global South.