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
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
Second Grant Period – Call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) on swine flu sequencing data analyses, phylogenetic/phylodynamic analyses, and antigenic cartography
The ESFLU network (https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA21132) is pleased to announce the 2nd call for STSM applications. Deadline for applications: 20/09/2024. Missions must occur between 1/5/2024 and 25/10/2024. All potential applicants are encouraged to consider the objectives of ESFLU network and to apply
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
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 was part of the networking and training
Meetings
Annual scientific and networking meeting, May 21-23, Thessaloniki, Greece
The city Thessaloniki is the 2nd largest city in Greece and a capital city of Central Macedonia Region with 1,1 million residents in its metropolitan area. It is located 504Km north of Athens. Getting to Thessaloniki. Airports Thessaloniki is served
Annual scientific and networking meeting: May 21-23 – in Thessaloniki, Greece
Dear ESFLU members, We are pleased to confirm the dates for our annual scientific and networking meeting: May 21-23 – in Thessaloniki, Greece. The current plan is to hold the Administrative Committee meeting for a smaller group on May 21
Annual scientific and networking meeting, May 21-23, Thessaloniki, Greece
The city Thessaloniki is the 2nd largest city in Greece and a capital city of Central Macedonia Region with 1,1 million residents in its metropolitan area. It is located 504Km north of Athens. Getting to Thessaloniki. Airports Thessaloniki is served by the Makedonia International Airport (SKG), located
Annual scientific and networking meeting: May 21-23 – in Thessaloniki, Greece
Dear ESFLU members, We are pleased to confirm the dates for our annual scientific and networking meeting: May 21-23 – in Thessaloniki, Greece. The current plan is to hold the Administrative Committee meeting for a smaller group on May 21 in the morning and the Plenary meeting
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
