In recent history, epidemics of contagious animal diseases such as classical swine fever, foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza and Bluetongue have had a devastating effect on our livestock production. The strategies to control these epidemics were mainly based on the killing of millions of animals. In this lecture you will be confronted with the (in)effectiveness of this so-called stamping out programme and with the possibilities of vaccination as an alternative. Let us learn from history instead of repeating it.
Drinks after the presentation and discussion.