Abstract
In 1997-1998, the Netherlands experienced a large epidemic of classical swine fever (CSF). The magnitude of this epidemic stressed the role information systems could play in supporting the management during an eradication campaign. The enforcement of an eradication strategy can become very complicated, especially with large epidemics, due to time pressure and many different procedures that have to be executed at the same time. The application of comprehensive information systems may result in more control over the process and in a relief of the operational management. After a brief description of the Dutch epidemic the authors provide an overview and the general application of four different types of information systems, classified as decision support systems. The application of these information systems in animal disease control is illustrated by providing concepts for a system architecture for transaction processing, management and executive information support and decision support. The application of a data warehouse as part of this systems architecture is explained. The eradication of CSF from the Netherlands was complicated by several factors. It is important to notice that information systems cannot prevent these factors. However, information systems can support disease control authorities in controlling these factors.
Highlights
Experience during the eradication campaign of the 1997-1998 epidemic of classical swine fever (CSF) in the Netherlands made clear that effective management of large animal health emergencies is a complex and dynamic process which necessitates comprehensive preparation
If a contagious animal disease is introduced in a free country, decision makers have to face many uncertainties regarding the course of the epidemic, the expected efficacy and efficiency of eradication strategies and the possibility of sanitary measures set by other countries
A concept of a system architecture to support the control of a classical swine fever epidemic Within the European Union (EU), the criteria to be applied in the preparation of a national contingency plan for a CSF outbreak have been harmonised by EU legislation (directive EU80/217 (CEC 1980))
Summary
Decision support systems, disease control, the Netherlands. Introduction Experience during the eradication campaign of the 1997-1998 epidemic of classical swine fever (CSF) in the Netherlands made (again) clear that effective management of large animal health emergencies is a complex and dynamic process which necessitates comprehensive preparation. After brief descriptions of the Dutch pig production and of the 1997-1998 epidemic of CSF, the authors describe the role of different types of information systems in decision support.
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