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Efficacy of an automated laser for reducing wild bird visits to the free range area of a poultry farm by Elbers, Armin R. W., Gonzales, José L.

“…In the Netherlands, free-range layer farms as opposed to indoor layer farms, are at greater risk with regard to the introduction of avian influenza viruses…”
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Discordant detection of avian influenza virus subtypes in time and space between poultry and wild birds; Towards improvement of surveillance programs by Verhagen, Josanne H, Lexmond, Pascal, Vuong, Oanh, Schutten, Martin, Guldemeester, Judith, Osterhaus, Albert D M E, Elbers, Armin R W, Slaterus, Roy, Hornman, Menno, Koch, Guus, Fouchier, Ron A M

“…Avian influenza viruses from wild birds can cause outbreaks in poultry, and occasionally infect humans upon exposure to infected poultry. Identification and…”
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Spatial Transmission Characteristics of the Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 Epidemic in The Netherlands, 2023 by Boender, Gert-Jan, Hagenaars, Thomas J, Holwerda, Melle, Spierenburg, Marcel A H, van Rijn, Piet A, van der Spek, Arco N, Elbers, Armin R W

“…A devastating bluetongue (BT) epidemic caused by bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) has spread throughout most of the Netherlands within two months since the…”
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Within-farm transmission characteristics of bluetongue virus serotype 8 in cattle and sheep in the Netherlands, 2007-2008 by Hagenaars, Thomas J, Backx, Anoek, van Rooij, Eugene M A, Vrouenraets, Roger M M I, Bontje, Daniel M, Bouma, Annemarie, Elbers, Armin R W

“…In 2006 and 2007, sheep and cattle farms in the Netherlands were affected by an epidemic of bluetongue virus serotype 8 (BTV-8). In order to obtain insight…”
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Risk Maps for the Spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Poultry by Boender, G.J, Hagenaars, T.J, Bouma, A, Nodelijk, H.A, Elbers, A.R.W, Jong, M.C.M. de, Boven, R.M. van

“…Devastating epidemics of highly contagious animal diseases such as avian influenza, classical swine fever, and foot-and-mouth disease underline the need for…”
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Avian Influenza A Virus (H7N7) Epidemic in The Netherlands in 2003: Course of the Epidemic and Effectiveness of Control Measures by Stegeman, Arjan, Bouma, Annemarie, Elbers, Armin R. W., de Jong, Mart C. M., Nodelijk, Gonnie, de Klerk, Fred, Koch, Guus, van Boven, Michiel

“…An epidemic of high-pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) A virus subtype H7N7 occurred in The Netherlands in 2003 that affected 255 flocks and led to the…”
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Comparison of the Clinical Manifestation of HPAI H5Nx in Different Poultry Types in the Netherlands, 2014-2022 by Wolters, Wendy J, Vernooij, J C M, Spliethof, Thomas M, Wiegel, Jeanine, Elbers, Armin R W, Spierenburg, Marcel A H, Stegeman, J Arjan, Velkers, Francisca C

“…This study describes clinical manifestations of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, H5N8 and H5N6 outbreaks between 2014 and 2018 and 2020 and 2022…”
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Monitoring Wind-Borne Particle Matter Entering Poultry Farms via the Air-Inlet: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus and Other Pathogens Risk by Elbers, Armin R W, Gonzales, José L, Koene, Miriam G J, Germeraad, Evelien A, Hakze-van der Honing, Renate W, van der Most, Marleen, Rodenboog, Henk, Velkers, Francisca C

“…Wind-supported transport of particle matter (PM) contaminated with excreta from highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIv)-infected wild birds may be a…”
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Estimating the per-contact probability of infection by highly pathogenic avian influenza (H7N7) virus during the 2003 epidemic in The Netherlands by Ssematimba, Amos, Elbers, Armin R W, Hagenaars, Thomas J, de Jong, Mart C M

“…Estimates of the per-contact probability of transmission between farms of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus of H7N7 subtype during the 2003 epidemic in…”
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Financial Evaluation of Different Vaccination Strategies for Controlling the Bluetongue Virus Serotype 8 Epidemic in the Netherlands in 2008 by Velthuis, A.G.J, Mourits, M.C.M, Saatkamp, H.W, Koeijer, A. de, Elbers, A.R.W

“…Bluetongue (BT) is a vector-borne disease of ruminants caused by bluetongue virus that is transmitted by biting midges (Culicoides spp.). In 2006, the…”
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Cost analysis of various low pathogenic avian influenza surveillance systems in the Dutch egg layer sector by Rutten, Niels, Gonzales, José L, Elbers, Armin R W, Velthuis, Annet G J

“…As low pathogenic avian influenza viruses can mutate into high pathogenic viruses the Dutch poultry sector implemented a surveillance system for low pathogenic…”
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Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) Abundance Is Influenced by Livestock Host Species and Distance to Hosts at the Micro Landscape Scale by Elbers, Armin R W, Gonzales, José L

“…The vector/host ratio and host preference are important parameters for the modelling of vector-borne livestock diseases. It can be anticipated that abundance…”
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Estimating the introduction time of highly pathogenic avian influenza into poultry flocks by Hobbelen, Peter H. F., Elbers, Armin R. W., Werkman, Marleen, Koch, Guus, Velkers, Francisca C., Stegeman, Arjan, Hagenaars, Thomas J.

“…The estimation of farm-specific time windows for the introduction of highly-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus can be used to increase the efficiency of…”
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Quantitative Risk Assessment of Wind-Supported Transmission of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus to Dutch Poultry Farms via Fecal Particles from Infected Wild Birds in the Environment by de Vos, Clazien J, Elbers, Armin R W

“…A quantitative microbial risk assessment model was developed to estimate the probability that the aerosolization of fecal droppings from wild birds in the…”
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Quantitative analysis of transmission parameters for bluetongue virus serotype 8 in Western Europe in 2006 by de Koeijer, Aline A, Boender, Gert Jan, Nodelijk, Gonnie, Staubach, Christoph, Meroc, Estelle, Elbers, Armin RW

“…The recent bluetongue virus serotype 8 (BTV-8) epidemic in Western Europe struck hard. Controlling the infection was difficult and a good and safe vaccine was…”
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Mortality Levels and Production Indicators for Suspicion of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus Infection in Commercially Farmed Ducks by Elbers, Armin R. W., Gonzales, José L.

“…(1) Background: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a viral infection characterized by inducing severe disease and high levels of mortality in…”
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Estimating the day of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H7N7) virus introduction into a poultry flock based on mortality data by Bos, Marian E H, Van Boven, Michiel, Nielen, Mirjam, Bouma, Annemarie, Elbers, Armin R W, Nodelijk, Gonnie, Koch, Guus, Stegeman, Arjan, De Jong, Mart C M

“…Despite continuing research efforts, knowledge of the transmission of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus still has considerable gaps, which…”
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Wild Bird Densities and Landscape Variables Predict Spatial Patterns in HPAI Outbreak Risk across The Netherlands by Schreuder, Janneke, de Knegt, Henrik J, Velkers, Francisca C, Elbers, Armin R W, Stahl, Julia, Slaterus, Roy, Stegeman, J Arjan, de Boer, Willem F

“…Highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses' (HPAIVs) transmission from wild birds to poultry occurs globally, threatening animal and public health. To predict…”
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Farmers’ Preferences For Bluetongue Vaccination Scheme Attributes: An Integrated Choice and Latent Variable Approach by Sok, Jaap, Lans, Ivo A., Hogeveen, Henk, Elbers, Armin R. W., Oude Lansink, Alfons G. J. M.

“…Re‐emergence of the bluetongue disease in Europe poses a continuous threat to European livestock production. Large‐scale vaccination is the most effective…”
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An observational field study of the cloacal microbiota in adult laying hens with and without access to an outdoor range by Schreuder, Janneke, Velkers, Francisca C, Bouwstra, Ruth J, Beerens, Nancy, Stegeman, J Arjan, de Boer, Willem F, van Hooft, P, Elbers, Armin R W, Bossers, Alex, Jurburg, Stephanie D

“…Laying hens with access to outdoor ranges are exposed to additional environmental factors and microorganisms, including potential pathogens. Differences in…”
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