Report: WG1 Training School on Antigenic Cartography of Influenza Viruses
From October 6–8, 2025, ESFLU Working Group 1 hosted a Training School on Antigenic Cartography at the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) on the island of Riems. The event brought together 18 participants from 10 different nationalities, representing a diverse and engaged group of researchers and professionals working in virology, diagnostics, and data
Training School on Antigenic Cartography of influenza viruses
Introduction Swine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease in pigs caused by influenza A viruses (swIAV). It contributes significantly to production losses and poses risks to both animal and public health. The intensification of pork production systems and free livestock movement across borders fosters the spread of swIAV in
ESFLU Training School – Surveillance and monitoring of influenza A in pigs
Introduction Swine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease in pigs caused by influenza A viruses (swIAV) which leads to production losses. The intensification of pork production systems and free livestock movement across borders fosters the spread of the virus in Europe. New variants, some with zoonotic potential, constantly emerge.
ESFLU WG1 Training School – 2nd Grant Period
Introduction Swine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease in pigs caused by influenza A viruses (swIAV), leading to significant production losses. The intensification of pork production systems and the unrestricted movement of livestock across borders contribute to the virus’s spread in Europe. New variants, some with zoonotic potential, are
ESFLU WG2 Training School – 2nd Grant Period
Introduction Swine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease in pigs caused by influenza A viruses (swIAV), leading to significant production losses. The intensification of pork production systems and the free movement of livestock across borders facilitate the spread of the virus in Europe. New variants, some with zoonotic potential,
Great success in the 1st ESFLU – COST Action Training School on swine influenza A diagnostics, hosted by Royal GD
From 5th to 8th of September, Royal GD, Deventer, hosted the first training school on “Monitoring, identification and characterisation of swine influenza A virus” within the WG 1 of the ESFLU- Cost action (“Strengthening the capability in Europe for the identification and characterisation of swine influenza A virus -swIAV-”). The training school was aimed primarily
Call for participation in 1st ESFLU – COST CA21132 training school
Call for participation in 1st ESFLU – COST CA21132 training school from 5 – 8 September 2023 at GD Animal Health in Deventer, the Netherlands. Deadline for application is July 14th 2023. Topic: “Sampling techniques Diagnostics, identification and characterization of swine Influenza A virus” Please see the document below for details and application instructions.
