One Health Publications

International Whos Who in One Health webinar - November 10, 2014  Hosted by the U.S. One Health Commission https://www.onehealthcommission.org/ According to OHC Executive Director Cheryl M. Stroud, DVM, PhD, “there were over 1000 attendees from 61 countries.”  https://www.onehealthcommission.org/index.cfm?nodeID=78899&audienceID=1   

Springer Ebola Resource Centre -  Sunday December 7, 2014 “The ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the largest and most complex in history. It has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). In response to this the Disaster Information Management Research Center is providing a list of free resources from various publishers on their webpage. We want to support this initiative and therefore we have created this resource center with links to scientific articles related to Ebola, published in BioMed Central and Springer journals. All BioMed Central articles are published open access, and all Springer articles are freely accessible until March 1, 2015. We hope that the scientific information provided will further the understanding of the virus.”  OPEN ACCESS ARTICLES:  http://www.springer.com/biomed/virology/spotlight+on+ebola?SGWID=0-1771314-0-0-0&wt_mc=Banner.3rdpartywebsitebanner.2.CON417.bmcnewsletter

One Health position at University of Florida (USA) ONE HEALTH INITIATIVE DIRECTOR, CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR ONE HEALTH RESEARCH UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (USA) “As part of a recruiting initiative in One Health, the University of Florida (UF) is seeking candidates at the Associate/Full Professor level to assume directorship of an interdisciplinary Center of Excellence in One Health Research. Applicants must hold a PhD, DVM, MD, or other terminal degree, and have significant relevant postdoctoral research experience. …” See Details: http://jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/350861/aso-full-professor/

9th One Health Veterinary Record article posted on One Health Initiative website today… British (United Kingdom) Veterinary Journal Publishes another Article of One Health Series 2014 Veterinary Record 2014;175:526-529 doi:10.1136/vr.g6281 Improving animal health for poverty alleviation and sustainable livelihoods Andy Stringer, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS SPANA, 14 John Street, London WC1N 2EB, UK e-mail: astringer@spana.org  Abstract “Animals are vital to ensuring food security for individuals, families and communities in countries around the world. In this, the latest article in Veterinary Records series promoting One Health, Andy Stringer, director of veterinary programmes at the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad, discusses how improving animal health, particularly of poultry and working equids, has the potential to reduce poverty and promote food security and sustainable livelihoods in low-income countries” Please read entire article at http://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/175/21/526.full or click on attachment. Provided FREE-ACCESS to the One Health Initiative website October 31, 2014 by: Laura Feetham Assistant Editor, Veterinary Record and In Practice BMJ, BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JR T: 020 78747061 E: lfeetham@bmj.com W: bmj.com/company Note: The previous six One Health articles of the series were posted in the One Health Initiative website January 23, 2014, February 23, 2014, March 25, 2014, April 20, 2014, June 3, 2014, June 29, 2014, July 19, 2014 and October 31, 2014.

HORIZON INTERNATIONAL SOLUTIONS SITE Working to Find and advance solutions to environment, health, poverty, and development problems Guidance for Applying the One Health Approach to Enhance Prevention and Curative Care for Humans and Animals http://www.solutions-site.org/node/923 Horizon International Yale University Department of Biology P. O. Box 208103, New Haven, CT 06520-8103 USA Tel: (1) 203-432-6266. Email

The growing threat of vector-borne disease in humans and animals … Recommendations for optimizing solutions and innovations across all species and all regions http://www.ifahsec.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IFAH-whitepaper-2014-Vectorborne-Diseases.pdf “The One Health concept signifies a collaborative, multidisciplinary and holistic approach, looking at optimising animal, environmental and human health, which are interdependent on each other. Approaches to the control of VBDs in animals can be very different to approaches to VBD in humans, and common ground can be hard to find. However, as ever more people who work in the animal and human health sectors adopt a One Health mindset, piecemeal - but important - progress in collaboration is likely.” The International Federation for Animal Health (IFAH) is the ‘global representative body of companies engaged in research, development, manufacturing and commercialisation of veterinary medicines, vaccines and other animal health products in both developed and developing countries across the five continents’.  The paper (independently authored by Oxford Analytica) has been produced with the support of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to promote the better health and welfare of animals for the greater good of both animals and people globally. Download the press release, the white paper and the infographic.

Notable One Health Program…  Public Policy Drivers During Global Public Health Emergencies: Focus on Ebola Tuesday, November 11, 2014 5:30 – 7:30 PM - Texas Tech University Law School - Lanier Auditorium See Program Flyer on PDF attachment Facilitator Annette Sobel, MD, MS - Associate Professor of Medical Education; Executive for Critical Infrastructure Protection and Health Security Initiatives, TTUHSC and TTU Please watch and listen to the recorded program: http://mediaservices.law.ttu.edu/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=4a4717cc-5645-4823-a7b1-cab75bf505a9 Permission to post link to this recorded link on One Health Initiative website granted by Dr. Annette Sobel on November 24, 2014. Dr. Sobel is a longstanding physician One Health Supporter/Advocate http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/supporters.php.  Gary Simpson, MD, PhD, MSc(Oxon), MPH, FACP, FIDSA, FASAM - Infectious Disease Specialist - New Mexico, a participant speaker, is a physician member of the One Health Initiative team’s Honorary Advisory Board http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/advBoard.php. Ronald Warner, DVM, MPVM, PhD – Director - Travelmed Clinic; Professor - Dept. of Family and Community Medicine, TTUHSC, a participant speaker, is a longstanding veterinarian One Health Supporter/Advocate http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/supporters.php.   

One Heath: UC Davis (USA) awarded $100 million to lead program to predict and prevent pandemic threats “The United States Agency for International Development has awarded up to $100 million for the second phase of the PREDICT project based at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine. PREDICT is part of the Emerging Pandemic Threats, or EPT, program — an unprecedented international campaign to rapidly detect and respond to emerging viruses such as Ebola and SARS that move among people, wildlife, and livestock. …” “…The consortium is united by their belief in the One Health approach, which employs the knowledge that the health of animals, people and the environment are inextricably linked to solve global health problems. …” Please read all at http://news.ucdavis.edu/search/news_detail.lasso?id=11096

One Health Book Notice information… “Confronting Emerging Zoonoses - The One Health Paradigm” http://www.springer.com/978-4-431-55119-5 This book is now published online: If you click the “Read this book on SpringerLink” icon on this site, you will find the eBook on the SpringerLink platform. The print version is still in preparation…notice will appear on this website when print version is published and available.

One Health – U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The One Health concept recognizes that the health of humans is connected to the health of animals and the environment. CDC uses a One Health approach by working with physicians, ecologists, and veterinarians to monitor and control public health threats. We do this by learning about how diseases spread among people, animals, and the environment. SEE: http://www.cdc.gov/onehealth/ and related links http://www.cdc.gov/onehealth/resources/related.html   ·Rift Valley Fever Virus vaccine Preventing disease in humans and livestock.Learn More »

An important One Health issue…a One Health approach, i.e. transdisciplinary collaborations is desirable! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - http://www.cast-science.org/download.cfm?PublicationID=283018&File=10308addd8ca42e36d835a6f703631805525TR   The Contributions of Pesticides to Pest Management in Meeting the Global Need for Food Production by 2050   You Cant Eat What Doesnt Grow   November 17, 2014...Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, Ames, Iowa. All agree that the world needs a safe, plentiful supply of food, and most acknowledge that global demand will grow along with the expanding population. This peer-reviewed report looks at how pesticides fit into this equation. After a data-driven examination of past developments and current uses, the authors conclude that a safe, thoughtful integration of pesticides is essential if we hope to attain an abundant food supply for a hungry world.         The term pesticides has been around for centuries, and it describes many different chemicals. The term has also--at times--been maligned and misunderstood. The authors of this publication use extensive data and provide clear examples to explain that pesticide use in agriculture has increased crop yield and quality, lessened the workload of pest management, and improved the prospects for long-term sustainable food production. This paper gives a brief background about the use of pesticides and then a thorough look at why they have become popular and widely used. Intelligent use of pesticides has led to crop management that is more efficient, sustainable, and productive. For example, the authors produce evidence that fungicide use has helped stem the curse of soybean rust, aided with the prevention of fusarium head blight in wheat, and increased farmer income.   Along with better pest management, pesticides have helped with the development of improved agronomic practices such as no till, low till, higher plant densities, increased yields, and efficient use of water and nutrients. The authors point out that in comparison to hand weeding, herbicide use is less expensive and more effective. By substituting for cultivation, herbicide use leads to lower fuel use, less carbon emissions, less soil erosion, and less water use.   Of course there are controversies and challenges. The authors indicate that concerns exist regarding water, soil, and atmospheric resources, as well as the need for safety during application and food processing. Regulations, testing, worker training, and other safeguards are factors that mitigate unwanted effects.   More than 800 million people in the world are food insecure, and the amount of crop yield lost each year to pests could run upwards of 30%. But many experts are optimistic about developments involving safe, efficient production methods occurring around the globe. When pesticides are effectively applied and integrated into a comprehensive approach, the world is better able to provide food for the 9 billion humans on earth in 2050.   Task Force Authors: Stephen C. Weller (Chair), Purdue University Albert K. Culbreath, University of Georgia Leonard Gianessi, CropLife Foundation Larry D. Godfrey, University of California-Davis   CAST Issue Paper 55 and its companion Ag quickCAST are available online at the CAST website, www.cast-science.org, along with many of CASTs other scientific publications. All CAST Issue Papers, Commentaries, and Ag quickCASTs are FREE.   About CAST   CAST is an international consortium of scientific and professional societies, companies, and nonprofit organizations. It assembles, interprets, and communicates credible science-based information regionally, nationally, and internationally to legislators, regulators, policymakers, the media, the private sector, and the public.   Contacts for this Issue Paper   Dr. Stephen C. Weller-Phone: 765-494-1333; E-mail: weller@purdue.edu   Ms. Linda M. Chimenti-Phone: 515-292-2125, ext. 231; E-mail: lchimenti@cast-science.org  

“…The aim of this review is to highlight advances in key zoonotic disease areas and the One Health capacity needs…” The Global One Health Paradigm: Challenges and Opportunities for Tackling Infectious Diseases at the Human, Animal, and Environment Interface in Low-Resource Settings http://www.plosntds.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003257 Citation: Gebreyes WA, Dupouy-Camet J, Newport MJ, Oliveira CJB, Schlesinger LS, et al. (2014) The Global One Health Paradigm: Challenges and Opportunities for Tackling Infectious Diseases at the Human, Animal, and Environment Interface in Low-Resource Settings. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 8(11): e3257. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0003257 Abstract “Zoonotic infectious diseases have been an important concern to humankind for more than 10,000 years. Today, approximately 75% of newly emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are zoonoses that result from various anthropogenic, genetic, ecologic, socioeconomic, and climatic factors. These interrelated driving forces make it difficult to predict and to prevent zoonotic EIDs. Although significant improvements in environmental and medical surveillance, clinical diagnostic methods, and medical practices have been achieved in the recent years, zoonotic EIDs remain a major global concern, and such threats are expanding, especially in less developed regions. The current Ebola epidemic in West Africa is an extreme stark reminder of the role animal reservoirs play in public health and reinforces the urgent need for globally operationalizing a One Health approach. The complex nature of zoonotic diseases and the limited resources in developing countries are a reminder that the need for implementation of Global One Health in low-resource settings is crucial. The Veterinary Public Health and Biotechnology (VPH-Biotec) Global Consortium launched the International Congress on Pathogens at the Human-Animal Interface (ICOPHAI) in order to address important challenges and needs for capacity building. The inaugural ICOPHAI (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2011) and the second congress (Porto de Galinhas, Brazil, 2013) were unique opportunities to share and discuss issues related to zoonotic infectious diseases worldwide. In addition to strong scientific reports in eight thematic areas that necessitate One Health implementation, the congress identified four key capacity-building needs: (1) development of adequate science-based risk management policies, (2) skilled-personnel capacity building, (3) accredited veterinary and public health diagnostic laboratories with a shared database, and (4) improved use of existing natural resources and implementation. The aim of this review is to highlight advances in key zoonotic disease areas and the One Health capacity needs.”

One Health Postdoctoral Associate Position Studying Zoonotic Diseases, Mongolia Duke University’s Division of Infectious Diseases invites applications from US citizens for a very unique two-year postdoctoral associate position, who will, with a team of two other postdoctoral associates from Mongolia, design and apply innovative solutions to Mongolia’s zoonotic disease problems. The trainee will receive comprehensive instruction in the concept of One Health, which seeks to utilize cross-cutting interdisciplinary strategies to solve complex public health problems. This postdoctoral training program will occur in two phases. Phase I will involve 2 months of initial training at Duke University (May 13, 2015 – July 12, 2014), where the team will receive structured One Health didactic training (One Health Training Program), as well as training in ethical conduct of human and animal research. Then, the team will work closely with an advisory committee to develop a pilot study of an innovative solution for one complex zoonotic disease problem in Mongolia. Once a research plan is approved by the advisory committee, the team will begin Phase II, where they will work in Mongolia on the zoonotic disease problem (July 2015 – April 30th 2017). While in Mongolia, the team will work with Mongolian government officials to conduct the study, which will likely consist of considerable travel to rural parts of Mongolia for field collections.  While the postdoctoral team will be closely monitored, the team will be strongly encouraged to conduct independent team problem solving.  After the team completes their study, they will be asked to transfer their knowledge to regional public health, veterinary and environmental health professionals throughout Mongolia, as well as translate scientific findings into prevention practices or products that will help to reduce the burden of zoonotic diseases among pastoral people worldwide. Applicants should be a US citizen and have a doctoral degree in public health, veterinary medicine, environmental health, medicine, epidemiology, microbiology, entomology, or a related field. This two-year fellowship includes annual support with a Kirschtein-NRSA award stipend ($42,000), round-trip airfare to Mongolia, research office support, plus cost-reimbursable living expenses (up to $10,000/yr).  Duke University is a comprehensive research institution that includes a remarkably wide range of academic departments and programs (www.duke.edu) and is recognized as one of the premier research institutions in the U.S. Duke is uniquely positioned to provide excellent opportunities for collaboration with colleagues across a variety of disciplines. Applicants should send their CV with a cover letter explaining how they fit this program, as well as references (names and contact) to Professor Gregory C. Gray at gregory.gray@duke.edu by January 15th, 2014.   Please see attachment. For more information regarding the awarded NIH grant supporting this position click here.

Eurosurveillance, Volume 19, Issue 41, 16 October 2014 First European guidelines on syndromic surveillance in human and animal health published  A Hulth ()1 1.      Public Health Agency of Sweden, Stockholm, Sweden Citation style for this article: Hulth A. First European guidelines on syndromic surveillance in human and animal health published. Euro Surveill. 2014;19(41):pii=20927. Available online: http://www.eurosurveillance.org/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=20927 Date of submission: “On 11 October 2014, the first European guidelines on syndromic surveillance in human and animal health, the ‘Triple-S guidelines for designing and implementing a syndromic surveillance system’, were published [1].The guidelines are one of the main outcomes of the European Union (EU) –funded project ‘Triple-S’, which main aim has been to increase the European capacity for near-real time surveillance and monitoring of health-related events in the animal and the human health sectors. …” See http://www.eurosurveillance.org/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=20927

Health Initiative Targets Exotic Pet Keepers TONBRIDGE, England, November 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- “In response to the burgeoning exotic pet trade, and subsequent increased risk to human health, the Emergent Disease Foundation, One Health Initiative, Worldwide Veterinary Service, and UNISON have collaborated in the launch of a new leaflet containing important hygiene measures concerning exotic pets. It is hoped that the leaflet, entitled  Exotic pets: Reducing the of risk of human infection will be distributed via medical centres, local authorities, schools, veterinary clinics and pet shops to help raise vital awareness, and minimise illness. The leaflets are available free of charge. The advice contained in the leaflet is taken from an independent scientific paper entitled A review of captive exotic animal-linked zoonoses published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Environmental Health Research. A diverse range of species is now available as pets and they carry with them an array of exotic germs. An unfortunate animal may be transported halfway round the world and straight into someones living room with the family having no idea of the risks it may pose. Many of these germs can persist on surfaces such as walls, door handles and clothes. Therefore, although hand-washing is standard advice and very important, it cannot guarantee that germs wont spread around the home or be passed directly or indirectly to others. Those particularly at risk are children under five, the elderly, pregnant women and anyone who is immunocompromised. …” Please read entire press release http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/health-initiative-targets-exotic-pet-keepers-281702201.html

One Health = UC Davis (USA) Western Institute for Food Safety and Security Education Key to Food Safety in 21st Century This entry was posted in Food Safety International Outreach on October 31, 2014 by Chris Brunner. At the One Health Food Safety Symposium held October 23 -24, in Nanjing, China, academia and government discussed the importance of a global education system to address the challenges of food safety in the 21st century. The two day symposium, co-sponsored by the University of California, Davis, and Nanjing Agricultural University, (NAU), was associated with the million dollar planning and implementation project between the two universities for the establishment of a One Health Center focused on food safety at NAU. Dean Michael Lairmore, School of Veterinary Medicine, led the delegation from UC Davis including Rob Atwill, Bennie Osburn, Xunde Li, Cheryl Scott, and Heather Johnson from the Western Institute for Food Safety and Security, (WIFSS), Jim Cullor, director of the Dairy Food Safety Laboratory, and Huaijun Zhou from the department of Animal Science. … Please read more http://www.wifss.ucdavis.edu/?p=7908

8th One Health Veterinary Record article posted on One Health Initiative website today… British (United Kingdom) Veterinary Journal Publishes another Article of One Health Series 2014 Veterinary Record 2014;175:422-425 doi:10.1136/vr.g5246 One Health and emergency preparedness 1.          Kendra E. Stauffer, DVM, DACVPM1 and 2.          Lisa Conti, DVM, MPH, DACVPM2     Author Affiliations 1.       1USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Emergency Coordinator, Gainesville, Florida, USA 2.       2Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 400 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, USA 1.          e-mail: kstauffer@cdc.gov and lisa.conti@freshfromflorida.com NOTE: Dr. Stauffer is a longstanding One Health Supporter/Advocate http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/supporters.php and Dr. Conti is a member of the One Health Initiative Autonomous pro bono team. Abstract Emergencies such as hurricanes, floods and nuclear disasters do not just affect people and the environment; they also affect domestic animals. In this latest article in Veterinary Records One Health series, Kendra Stauffer and Lisa Conti discuss how One Health considerations are being incorporated into emergency preparedness planning in the USA Please read entire article at: http://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/175/17/422.full or click on PDF attachment. Provided FREE-ACCESS to the One Health Initiative website October 31, 2014 by: Laura Feetham Assistant Editor, Veterinary Record and In Practice BMJ, BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JR T: 020 78747061 E: lfeetham@bmj.com W: bmj.com/company Note: The previous six One Health articles of the series were posted in the One Health Initiative website January 23, 2014, February 23, 2014, March 25, 2014, April 20, 2014, June 3, 2014, June 29, 2014 and July 19, 2014.

Can We Stop Ebola? is posted on the Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases (CEEZAD) website: SEE www.ceezad.org/resources/index.html Also see attached PDF for distribution Provided to One Health Initiative website by:   Robert E. Kahn, PhD Education Consultant College of Veterinary Medicine Kansas State University rs_kahn@hotmail.com Dr. Kahn is a longstanding One Health supporter/advocate http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/supporters.php.

Can We Stop Ebola? is posted on the Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases (CEEZAD) website: SEE www.ceezad.org/resources/index.html Also see attached PDF for distribution http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/publications/CANWESTOPEBOLAwebsite2.pdf Provided to One Health Initiative website by: Robert E. Kahn, PhD Education Consultant College of Veterinary Medicine Kansas State University rs_kahn@hotmail.com Dr. Kahn is a longstanding One Health supporter/advocate http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/supporters.php.

Zoobiquity traces animal, human health links Nov. 1 Human and animal medicine converge in One Health approach to global environmental changes See http://hsnewsbeat.uw.edu/story/zoobiquity-traces-animal-human-health-links-nov-1 Provided by: Elizabeth Sharpe, 206.685.6737, esharpe@uw.edu