European
Swine Influenza
Network
The Main Aim
- Facilitate data sharing and analysis for swIAV surveillance with national and international agencies Establish the network as the European OFFLU counterpart and support global surveillance and pandemic preparedness
- Strengthen capability in Europe to detect, identify and characterize swIAV virus
- Establish guidelines for swIAV management and control in pig herds
- Promote dialog between stakeholders and inform policymakers and the general public on swine flu disease burden and the risks to public health.
ESFLU’s launch on the 7th November 2022 – Brussels, Belgium
ESFLU was initiated with 76 experts from 25 countries. Today ESFLU gathers over 150 experts from 30 countries in an interdisciplinary One Health approach. The Action strives to advance scientific knowledge concerning swIAV, improve disease surveillance and management capabilities, benefit pork production and reduce risks to both animal and human health.
ESFLU’s first annual meeting in April 2023 – Barcelona, Spain
Virtual mobility grants, WG3 subgroup 5
Virtual Mobility Grants Virtual Mobility (VM) consists of a collaboration in a virtual setting among researchers or innovators within the COST Action, to exchange knowledge, learn new techniques, etc. Virtual Mobility Grantee develops capacity in virtual collaboration and networking in
Experiences from STSMs
dr. Marina Meester, assistant professor at the faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University For the future control and surveillance of swine influenza virus, we need to understand how the virus is spreading across Europe. For spread across continents, trade of
WG1 Training School on Next Generation Sequencing Using Nanopore Technology for Swine Influenza A Diagnosis
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Veterinary Medicine, recently hosted a highly successful training school from September 23-25, 2024, focusing on Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) using Nanopore Technology for the diagnosis of swine influenza A viruses (swIAV). This event
Virtual mobility grants, WG3 subgroup 5
Virtual Mobility Grants Virtual Mobility (VM) consists of a collaboration in a virtual setting among researchers or innovators within the COST Action, to exchange knowledge, learn new techniques, etc. Virtual Mobility Grantee develops capacity in virtual collaboration and networking in a pan-European framework. Examples of activities that
Experiences from STSMs
dr. Marina Meester, assistant professor at the faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University For the future control and surveillance of swine influenza virus, we need to understand how the virus is spreading across Europe. For spread across continents, trade of live pigs has been suggested as main
Meetings
Scientific Meeting in Copenhagen – Practical information
Dates: 25th – 27th of March 2025 The Venue: University of Copenhagen Situated in Frederiksberg, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural Department is lying in beautiful surrounding of the beautiful garden just started blooming – hopefully – upon your arrival. On
Scientific Meeting in Copenhagen – Practical information
Dates: 25th – 27th of March 2025 The Venue: University of Copenhagen Situated in Frederiksberg, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural Department is lying in beautiful surrounding of the beautiful garden just started blooming – hopefully – upon your arrival. On the 25th and 26th of March, the
25-27th April 2023
UAB Casa Convalescència
Barcelona
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Working Groups
WG 1: Strengthen the capability in Europe for the identification and characterisation of swine influenza virus
- To share and exchange protocols and SOPs in order to strengthen capability for the detection and characterisation of swine influenza A virus circulating in Europe
- To share information on ferret/swine reference antisera panels
WG 2: Increase sharing and analyses of surveillance and virology data
- To share and analyse contemporary data obtained using the SOPs exchanged in WG1
- To provide pan-European analysis of viral sequence data
- To share and compile surveillance modalities and results
- To share and compile HI data for antigenic cartography
WG 3: Foster knowledge exchange on surveillance and management measures to improve control of swIAV in pig herds
- To review and discuss current surveillance schemes and diagnostic sampling frames.
- To conduct a cost benefit analysis of improved surveillance and a risk assessment of emerging influenza variants
- To suggest optimized sampling frames for surveillance and exchange tools for analysis of data from field trials
- To establish a platform for sharing of evidence-based data on SwIAV with policy- makers, public institutions and authorities
