This document discusses concepts related to diagnostic testing in animal disease. It defines what a diagnostic test is and discusses some key issues like the presence of false positives and negatives. It describes different categories of tests, including screening tests for healthy animals and confirmatory tests for diseased animals. Key metrics for evaluating tests are explained, such as sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and accuracy. Factors that can impact test results like cut-off points and prevalence are also covered. The document provides examples of specific tests and discusses the trade-offs of optimizing tests for sensitivity versus specificity.
Newcastle disease is a highly contagious viral disease of birds caused by paramyxovirus-1. It is characterized by respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological signs. The virus can be transmitted through direct contact with feces or respiratory secretions of infected birds, or indirect contact with contaminated feed, water, equipment, or clothing. Clinical signs include drops in egg production, edema around the eyes, greenish diarrhea, and neurological signs like tremors, circling, and twisting of the head. Post-mortem lesions include edema of tissues, hemorrhages in the trachea and intestines, and necrosis of lymphoid tissues. Diagnosis is made through virus isolation, identification, and serological tests. Prevention
This document summarizes information about bovine tuberculosis, a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis. It primarily affects cattle but can infect many other species. Humans can contract it through ingesting unpasteurized dairy or inhaling infected aerosols. Control relies on test and slaughter programs along with pasteurization. Outbreaks in wildlife pose challenges. While treatable in humans, it remains an occupational hazard for farmers and abattoir workers in areas where bovine tuberculosis is endemic.
This document discusses the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases. It covers topics like taking a patient history, examining the animal and environment, clinical parameters, laboratory tests, postmortem findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention/control. The goal is to familiarize veterinarians with properly diagnosing animal illnesses by gathering relevant information from farmers, examining the patient, analyzing lab results, considering alternative diagnoses, and providing evidence-based treatment.
Newcastle disease is a contagious viral disease of birds caused by avian paramyxovirus-1. It affects many species of birds and can cause severe economic losses in poultry. The virus is transmitted through direct contact and contaminated feces, water, or feed. Clinical signs vary depending on the strain but may include respiratory disease, neurological signs, and diarrhea. Diagnosis involves virus isolation from samples. Control relies on quarantine, vaccination, and culling infected flocks to prevent spread. Proper cleaning and disinfection of affected premises is important for eradication.
Transboundary diseases and animal welfare concerns Alex Sabuni
Interest in TAD has been direct towards: Socio economic and, Public Health impacts of these diseases with disregard to the welfare of the animals. Decision to initiate control efforts has always ben dictated by the impacts of these diseases to health and livelihoods. Disease causes pain to animals, which is a welfare issue that requires urgent addressing.
Rinderpest is a contagious viral disease that affects cattle and other animals. It was declared globally eradicated in 2011 after major vaccination efforts. The virus causes high fever, sores in the mouth and gastrointestinal issues. It primarily affects cattle and buffalo but can also infect other species. The disease was a major problem in the late 19th century in Africa and its control led to the establishment of early veterinary organizations. Through vaccination and surveillance, the last outbreaks occurred in the early 2000s and all known virus stocks were destroyed by 2019.
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) causes two clinically distinct diseases: Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD), seen predominantly in cattle aged 6-18 months as a primary infection, and Mucosal Disease (MD), a sporadic and fatal disease that occurs in persistently infected (PI) cattle. BVDV is transmitted from PI cattle that continuously shed large amounts of virus. Infection can cause reproductive losses, congenital defects, and respiratory/gastrointestinal disease. Diagnosis is done through virus isolation, antigen detection, PCR, and serology of paired samples. There is no treatment for BVDV infection.
1) Johne's disease, also known as paratuberculosis, is a chronic, infectious disease of ruminants caused by Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis.
2) It is characterized by chronic diarrhea and weight loss. Young calves are most susceptible to infection through ingestion of contaminated feces or milk.
3) The disease has a long incubation period, usually 2-5 years, before clinical signs appear. It causes thickening of the intestinal wall and infiltration of the intestine by macrophages containing acid-fast bacilli.
Newcastle disease is a highly contagious viral disease of birds caused by paramyxovirus-1. It is characterized by respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological signs. The virus can be transmitted through direct contact with feces or respiratory secretions of infected birds, or indirect contact with contaminated feed, water, equipment, or clothing. Clinical signs include drops in egg production, edema around the eyes, greenish diarrhea, and neurological signs like tremors, circling, and twisting of the head. Post-mortem lesions include edema of tissues, hemorrhages in the trachea and intestines, and necrosis of lymphoid tissues. Diagnosis is made through virus isolation, identification, and serological tests. Prevention
This document summarizes information about bovine tuberculosis, a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis. It primarily affects cattle but can infect many other species. Humans can contract it through ingesting unpasteurized dairy or inhaling infected aerosols. Control relies on test and slaughter programs along with pasteurization. Outbreaks in wildlife pose challenges. While treatable in humans, it remains an occupational hazard for farmers and abattoir workers in areas where bovine tuberculosis is endemic.
This document discusses the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases. It covers topics like taking a patient history, examining the animal and environment, clinical parameters, laboratory tests, postmortem findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention/control. The goal is to familiarize veterinarians with properly diagnosing animal illnesses by gathering relevant information from farmers, examining the patient, analyzing lab results, considering alternative diagnoses, and providing evidence-based treatment.
Newcastle disease is a contagious viral disease of birds caused by avian paramyxovirus-1. It affects many species of birds and can cause severe economic losses in poultry. The virus is transmitted through direct contact and contaminated feces, water, or feed. Clinical signs vary depending on the strain but may include respiratory disease, neurological signs, and diarrhea. Diagnosis involves virus isolation from samples. Control relies on quarantine, vaccination, and culling infected flocks to prevent spread. Proper cleaning and disinfection of affected premises is important for eradication.
Transboundary diseases and animal welfare concerns Alex Sabuni
Interest in TAD has been direct towards: Socio economic and, Public Health impacts of these diseases with disregard to the welfare of the animals. Decision to initiate control efforts has always ben dictated by the impacts of these diseases to health and livelihoods. Disease causes pain to animals, which is a welfare issue that requires urgent addressing.
Rinderpest is a contagious viral disease that affects cattle and other animals. It was declared globally eradicated in 2011 after major vaccination efforts. The virus causes high fever, sores in the mouth and gastrointestinal issues. It primarily affects cattle and buffalo but can also infect other species. The disease was a major problem in the late 19th century in Africa and its control led to the establishment of early veterinary organizations. Through vaccination and surveillance, the last outbreaks occurred in the early 2000s and all known virus stocks were destroyed by 2019.
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) causes two clinically distinct diseases: Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD), seen predominantly in cattle aged 6-18 months as a primary infection, and Mucosal Disease (MD), a sporadic and fatal disease that occurs in persistently infected (PI) cattle. BVDV is transmitted from PI cattle that continuously shed large amounts of virus. Infection can cause reproductive losses, congenital defects, and respiratory/gastrointestinal disease. Diagnosis is done through virus isolation, antigen detection, PCR, and serology of paired samples. There is no treatment for BVDV infection.
1) Johne's disease, also known as paratuberculosis, is a chronic, infectious disease of ruminants caused by Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis.
2) It is characterized by chronic diarrhea and weight loss. Young calves are most susceptible to infection through ingestion of contaminated feces or milk.
3) The disease has a long incubation period, usually 2-5 years, before clinical signs appear. It causes thickening of the intestinal wall and infiltration of the intestine by macrophages containing acid-fast bacilli.
1. Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease of cattle caused by the bacteria Anaplasma marginale. It is characterized by fever, weakness, anemia, emaciation, and jaundice.
2. The disease is transmitted by ticks of several genera and can also be spread mechanically by flies or contaminated surgical instruments.
3. Anaplasmosis causes major losses to cattle industries in tropical and subtropical regions. It infects red blood cells and clinical signs vary from mild to severe depending on factors like age and previous exposure.
This document discusses avian salmonellosis caused by Salmonella bacteria. It covers the etiology, transmission, clinical signs, post-mortem lesions, and treatment of Salmonella infections in poultry. Specific Salmonella serovars like S. Gallinarum and S. Pullorum can cause systemic disease, while others like S. Hadar and S. Infantis typically only colonize the gastrointestinal tract. Transmission occurs horizontally through feces or vertically through eggs. Clinical signs include diarrhea, lethargy and anorexia. Post-mortem lesions may include enteritis, liver lesions and cheesy cores in the cecae. Treatment involves identifying the Salmonella species and administering the appropriate antibiotic
Foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hooved animals like cattle, pigs, sheep and goats. It is caused by an aphthovirus from the family Picornaviridae. The virus can be transmitted between animals through direct contact or contact with contaminated materials. Clinical signs include blisters and sores in the mouth and on the feet. Young animals are more susceptible to death from myocarditis. Farmers are advised to promptly isolate and report suspected cases of foot and mouth disease to prevent its spread.
Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in India Epidemiology and ControlBhoj Raj Singh
PPR is endemic in India in sheep & goats. Mainly young stocks are more affected. Disease occurs throughout the year but more common in October & March. Though vaccination is the only method for control & eradication, even the institutes those developed the effective vaccine in India to control the disease fear to use it because many a time outbreaks ensue on vaccination. The other important reason for persistence of disease is undeclared Policy of suppressed reporting of PPR outbreaks.
Control and Eradication of Animal diseases.pptxBhoj Raj Singh
The presentation details different methods and terminologies used in disease management. It briefs about different types of disease control programs run at global, regional, and national levels. It also tells about the success and failure of different disease control programs. The presentation also briefed about methods of disease control.
Brucellosis: Epidemiology and Control in indiaBhoj Raj Singh
This document summarizes information about bovine brucellosis, including its causative agent, transmission, clinical signs, epidemiology, diagnosis, and control programs in India. It discusses that B. abortus is the primary cause of bovine brucellosis. Seroprevalence studies in India show varied rates of infection across states, with some states reporting over 40% seropositivity. National control programs aim to reduce the disease impact through biannual screening, vaccination of female calves, and bull castration. However, effective control remains challenging due to issues like lack of disposal plans, limited vaccination coverage, and involvement of multiple animal hosts. Improved vaccines, diagnostics, and eradication strategies are still
This document discusses Babesia, a tick-borne protozoan parasite with a complex life cycle involving ticks and mammalian hosts. It causes babesiosis, also known as Texas cattle fever, in cattle and other animals. The parasite infects and lyses red blood cells, causing anemia. Clinical signs include fever, hemoglobinuria, jaundice and respiratory distress. Diagnosis involves microscopic examination of blood smears or serological tests. Control relies on reducing tick populations through acaricides and quarantining infected animals.
Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma mycoides subspecies mycoides. It is highly contagious and spreads through inhalation of infected droplets. The disease is widespread in Africa and some parts of Asia and Europe. Morbidity can be up to 70% in susceptible herds with mortality around 50%. Clinical signs include fever, difficulty breathing, and fluid in the lungs. At necropsy, the lungs appear solid and adhered to the chest wall. Control methods include quarantine, testing and slaughter to eradicate the disease or vaccination with attenuated strains to limit spread where cattle movement cannot be restricted.
Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus equi subspecies equi that commonly affects young horses. It primarily causes fever and swelling of the lymph nodes in the head and neck. While most horses recover without complications, the disease can spread easily through nasal discharge from infected or carrier horses. Proper outbreak management includes isolation of sick horses, thorough disinfection, and vaccination to help control spread.
Colibacillosis is an infectious disease of newborn calves caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli. The prevalence has increased in recent years due to factors like herd size and management. Colibacillosis occurs mostly in young livestock and is characterized by watery diarrhea. Diagnosis involves bacterial culture and PCR. Treatment includes antibiotics and fluid therapy. Prevention focuses on providing adequate colostrum and clean housing to newborn animals.
Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals. It is caused by the rabies virus, which is bullet-shaped and can be transmitted via bites or scratches from infected animals. Dogs are the primary carrier of the virus and transmission from dogs accounts for over 95% of all human rabies cases. The virus causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and symptoms vary depending on the infected animal but may include changes in behavior, aggression, paralysis, and death within days if left untreated. Diagnosis involves microscopic examination of brain tissues or isolation of the virus. Vaccination is effective for both pre-exposure and post-exposure prevention in humans and animals.
Blue tongue is a non-contagious, infectious, arthropod-borne viral disease of sheep, goat, cattle and deer, with a worldwide distribution. Initially, the disease was reported in sheep in South Africa in 1881 and it was ascribed as “epizootic catarrh”. In 1905, the disease was renamed as “blue tongue”. In India, the first outbreak of blue tongue disease in sheep and goat was reported by Sapre (1964) from Maharashtra. It is listed under category ‘A’ of disease by OIE. The presence of this disease disrupts international commerce by putting a trade barrier on the movement of animals, their germplasm as well as animal products (OIE Bulletin, 1998).
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is caused by the lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) which affects cattle and water buffalo. It is characterized by fever, skin nodules, swollen lymph nodes, and reduced milk production. Transmission occurs through arthropod vectors like mosquitoes and flies. Diagnosis involves collecting blood, skin samples, or semen from infected animals showing symptoms like nodules and fever. Treatment focuses on isolation, supportive care, and prevention of secondary infections. Controlling vectors and movement of animals from infected areas are important for prevention along with vaccination of healthy animals near outbreak sites.
Bovine tuberculosis epidemiology & control in indiaBhoj Raj Singh
Tuberculosis in India is in hyperendemic state both in human and animals. No DOTS can help in control of human tuberculosis unless tuberculosis is controlled in animals. Control of tuberculosis in animals is a far reacheachable dream in India and thus the Tuberculosis will persist in India till the dooms day.
This document provides information about bovine babesiosis, a tick-borne disease caused by the protozoan parasite Babesia. It affects cattle and is transmitted by ticks. The most important species are B. bovis, B. bigemina, and B. divergens. Clinical signs include fever, anemia, jaundice, and red urine. Severe cases can cause death. Diagnosis involves finding the parasites on blood smears. Control relies on tick control, vaccination, and treatment of infected cattle. Babesiosis can also infect humans in some areas.
This document discusses prevention and control of foot-and-mouth disease, a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals. It defines the disease and outlines its etiology, epidemiology, transmission, clinical signs, and prevention and control strategies. Prevention focuses on strict biosecurity measures regarding animal movement, facilities, equipment, and people. Control involves surveillance, vaccination, quarantine, and culling infected or exposed animals. Vaccination can help control outbreaks but has disadvantages like short-term immunity and limited protection against different virus strains. Early detection and rapid response are critical to control disease spread.
Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne infectious disease of cattle characterized by fever, anorexia, and jaundice. It is caused by the rickettsial organism Anaplasma marginale, which infects and destroys red blood cells. The disease poses a major threat to cattle industries in tropical and subtropical regions. While adult cattle often exhibit symptoms, young cattle typically do not despite sometimes being infected. Diagnosis involves identifying the organism in blood samples, and treatment consists of tetracycline antibiotics. Control relies on tick control measures but vaccines have had limited success.
Vaccination progam in farm animals prof. dr Alaa Basyoni prof Hamed Attiahamed attia
The document discusses vaccination programs for farm animals. It describes two types of vaccines: infectious vaccines which establish lifelong immunity after one dose, and non-infectious vaccines which require annual or semi-annual boosters to maintain immunity for 4-12 months. Specific vaccines discussed include foot-and-mouth disease vaccines, rinderpest vaccine, bovine ephemeral fever vaccine, and respiratory virus vaccines protecting against IBR, BVD, PI-3, and BRS. Instructions are provided on storage, administration, and potential causes of vaccine failure.
Epidemiological method to determine utility of a diagnostic testBhoj Raj Singh
The usefulness of diagnostic tests, that is their ability to detect a person with disease or exclude a person without disease, is usually described by terms such as sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value (NPV). Many clinicians are frequently unclear about the practical application of these terms (1). The traditional method for teaching these concepts is based on the 2 × 2 table (Table 1). A 2 × 2 table shows results after both a diagnostic test and a definitive test (gold standard) have been performed on a pre-determined population consisting of people with the disease and those without the disease. The definitions of sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and NPV as expressed by letters are provided in Table 1. While 2 × 2 tables allow the calculations of sensitivity, specificity and predictive values, many clinicians find it too abstract and it is difficult to apply what it tries to teach into clinical practice as patients do not present as ‘having disease’ and ‘not having disease’. The use of the 2 × 2 table to teach these concepts also frequently creates the erroneous impression that the positive and NPVs calculated from such tables could be generalized to other populations without regard being paid to different disease prevalence. New ways of teaching these concepts have therefore been suggested.
Epidemiological Approaches for Evaluation of diagnostic tests.pptxBhoj Raj Singh
Diagnosis of a disease or a problem is the first step towards solution/ treatment. Clinical Diagnosis or Provisional Diagnosis is the first step in diagnosis and is done after a physical examination of the patient by a clinician. Clinical diagnosis may or may not be true and to reach Final diagnosis Laboratory Investigations using gross and microscopic pathological observations and determining the disease indicators are required. The diagnostic tests may be Non-dichotomous Diagnostic Tests (when continuous values are given by the test in a range starting from sub-normal to above-normal range) and Dichotomous Diagnostic Tests (when results are given either plus or minus, disease or no-disease). To make non- Dichotomous diagnostic test a Dichotomous one you need to establish the cut-off values based on reference values or Gold Standard test readings or with the use of Receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curves, Precision-Recall Curves, Likelihood Ratios, etc., and finally establishing statistical agreement (using Kappa values, Level of Agreement, χ2 Statistics) between the true diagnosis and laboratory diagnosis. Thereafter, the Accuracy, Precision, Bias, Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive Predictive value, and Negative Predictive value, of a diagnostic test are established for use in clinical practice. Diagnostic tests are also used to determine Prevalence (True prevalence, apparent prevalence) and Incidence of the disease to estimate the disease burden so that control measures can be implemented. There are several Phases in the development and use of a diagnostic assay starting from conceptualization of the diagnostic test, development and evaluation to determine flaws in diagnostic test use and Interpretation influencers. This presentation mainly deals with the epidemiological evaluation procedures for diagnostic tests.
1. Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease of cattle caused by the bacteria Anaplasma marginale. It is characterized by fever, weakness, anemia, emaciation, and jaundice.
2. The disease is transmitted by ticks of several genera and can also be spread mechanically by flies or contaminated surgical instruments.
3. Anaplasmosis causes major losses to cattle industries in tropical and subtropical regions. It infects red blood cells and clinical signs vary from mild to severe depending on factors like age and previous exposure.
This document discusses avian salmonellosis caused by Salmonella bacteria. It covers the etiology, transmission, clinical signs, post-mortem lesions, and treatment of Salmonella infections in poultry. Specific Salmonella serovars like S. Gallinarum and S. Pullorum can cause systemic disease, while others like S. Hadar and S. Infantis typically only colonize the gastrointestinal tract. Transmission occurs horizontally through feces or vertically through eggs. Clinical signs include diarrhea, lethargy and anorexia. Post-mortem lesions may include enteritis, liver lesions and cheesy cores in the cecae. Treatment involves identifying the Salmonella species and administering the appropriate antibiotic
Foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hooved animals like cattle, pigs, sheep and goats. It is caused by an aphthovirus from the family Picornaviridae. The virus can be transmitted between animals through direct contact or contact with contaminated materials. Clinical signs include blisters and sores in the mouth and on the feet. Young animals are more susceptible to death from myocarditis. Farmers are advised to promptly isolate and report suspected cases of foot and mouth disease to prevent its spread.
Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in India Epidemiology and ControlBhoj Raj Singh
PPR is endemic in India in sheep & goats. Mainly young stocks are more affected. Disease occurs throughout the year but more common in October & March. Though vaccination is the only method for control & eradication, even the institutes those developed the effective vaccine in India to control the disease fear to use it because many a time outbreaks ensue on vaccination. The other important reason for persistence of disease is undeclared Policy of suppressed reporting of PPR outbreaks.
Control and Eradication of Animal diseases.pptxBhoj Raj Singh
The presentation details different methods and terminologies used in disease management. It briefs about different types of disease control programs run at global, regional, and national levels. It also tells about the success and failure of different disease control programs. The presentation also briefed about methods of disease control.
Brucellosis: Epidemiology and Control in indiaBhoj Raj Singh
This document summarizes information about bovine brucellosis, including its causative agent, transmission, clinical signs, epidemiology, diagnosis, and control programs in India. It discusses that B. abortus is the primary cause of bovine brucellosis. Seroprevalence studies in India show varied rates of infection across states, with some states reporting over 40% seropositivity. National control programs aim to reduce the disease impact through biannual screening, vaccination of female calves, and bull castration. However, effective control remains challenging due to issues like lack of disposal plans, limited vaccination coverage, and involvement of multiple animal hosts. Improved vaccines, diagnostics, and eradication strategies are still
This document discusses Babesia, a tick-borne protozoan parasite with a complex life cycle involving ticks and mammalian hosts. It causes babesiosis, also known as Texas cattle fever, in cattle and other animals. The parasite infects and lyses red blood cells, causing anemia. Clinical signs include fever, hemoglobinuria, jaundice and respiratory distress. Diagnosis involves microscopic examination of blood smears or serological tests. Control relies on reducing tick populations through acaricides and quarantining infected animals.
Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma mycoides subspecies mycoides. It is highly contagious and spreads through inhalation of infected droplets. The disease is widespread in Africa and some parts of Asia and Europe. Morbidity can be up to 70% in susceptible herds with mortality around 50%. Clinical signs include fever, difficulty breathing, and fluid in the lungs. At necropsy, the lungs appear solid and adhered to the chest wall. Control methods include quarantine, testing and slaughter to eradicate the disease or vaccination with attenuated strains to limit spread where cattle movement cannot be restricted.
Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus equi subspecies equi that commonly affects young horses. It primarily causes fever and swelling of the lymph nodes in the head and neck. While most horses recover without complications, the disease can spread easily through nasal discharge from infected or carrier horses. Proper outbreak management includes isolation of sick horses, thorough disinfection, and vaccination to help control spread.
Colibacillosis is an infectious disease of newborn calves caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli. The prevalence has increased in recent years due to factors like herd size and management. Colibacillosis occurs mostly in young livestock and is characterized by watery diarrhea. Diagnosis involves bacterial culture and PCR. Treatment includes antibiotics and fluid therapy. Prevention focuses on providing adequate colostrum and clean housing to newborn animals.
Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals. It is caused by the rabies virus, which is bullet-shaped and can be transmitted via bites or scratches from infected animals. Dogs are the primary carrier of the virus and transmission from dogs accounts for over 95% of all human rabies cases. The virus causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and symptoms vary depending on the infected animal but may include changes in behavior, aggression, paralysis, and death within days if left untreated. Diagnosis involves microscopic examination of brain tissues or isolation of the virus. Vaccination is effective for both pre-exposure and post-exposure prevention in humans and animals.
Blue tongue is a non-contagious, infectious, arthropod-borne viral disease of sheep, goat, cattle and deer, with a worldwide distribution. Initially, the disease was reported in sheep in South Africa in 1881 and it was ascribed as “epizootic catarrh”. In 1905, the disease was renamed as “blue tongue”. In India, the first outbreak of blue tongue disease in sheep and goat was reported by Sapre (1964) from Maharashtra. It is listed under category ‘A’ of disease by OIE. The presence of this disease disrupts international commerce by putting a trade barrier on the movement of animals, their germplasm as well as animal products (OIE Bulletin, 1998).
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is caused by the lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) which affects cattle and water buffalo. It is characterized by fever, skin nodules, swollen lymph nodes, and reduced milk production. Transmission occurs through arthropod vectors like mosquitoes and flies. Diagnosis involves collecting blood, skin samples, or semen from infected animals showing symptoms like nodules and fever. Treatment focuses on isolation, supportive care, and prevention of secondary infections. Controlling vectors and movement of animals from infected areas are important for prevention along with vaccination of healthy animals near outbreak sites.
Bovine tuberculosis epidemiology & control in indiaBhoj Raj Singh
Tuberculosis in India is in hyperendemic state both in human and animals. No DOTS can help in control of human tuberculosis unless tuberculosis is controlled in animals. Control of tuberculosis in animals is a far reacheachable dream in India and thus the Tuberculosis will persist in India till the dooms day.
This document provides information about bovine babesiosis, a tick-borne disease caused by the protozoan parasite Babesia. It affects cattle and is transmitted by ticks. The most important species are B. bovis, B. bigemina, and B. divergens. Clinical signs include fever, anemia, jaundice, and red urine. Severe cases can cause death. Diagnosis involves finding the parasites on blood smears. Control relies on tick control, vaccination, and treatment of infected cattle. Babesiosis can also infect humans in some areas.
This document discusses prevention and control of foot-and-mouth disease, a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals. It defines the disease and outlines its etiology, epidemiology, transmission, clinical signs, and prevention and control strategies. Prevention focuses on strict biosecurity measures regarding animal movement, facilities, equipment, and people. Control involves surveillance, vaccination, quarantine, and culling infected or exposed animals. Vaccination can help control outbreaks but has disadvantages like short-term immunity and limited protection against different virus strains. Early detection and rapid response are critical to control disease spread.
Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne infectious disease of cattle characterized by fever, anorexia, and jaundice. It is caused by the rickettsial organism Anaplasma marginale, which infects and destroys red blood cells. The disease poses a major threat to cattle industries in tropical and subtropical regions. While adult cattle often exhibit symptoms, young cattle typically do not despite sometimes being infected. Diagnosis involves identifying the organism in blood samples, and treatment consists of tetracycline antibiotics. Control relies on tick control measures but vaccines have had limited success.
Vaccination progam in farm animals prof. dr Alaa Basyoni prof Hamed Attiahamed attia
The document discusses vaccination programs for farm animals. It describes two types of vaccines: infectious vaccines which establish lifelong immunity after one dose, and non-infectious vaccines which require annual or semi-annual boosters to maintain immunity for 4-12 months. Specific vaccines discussed include foot-and-mouth disease vaccines, rinderpest vaccine, bovine ephemeral fever vaccine, and respiratory virus vaccines protecting against IBR, BVD, PI-3, and BRS. Instructions are provided on storage, administration, and potential causes of vaccine failure.
Epidemiological method to determine utility of a diagnostic testBhoj Raj Singh
The usefulness of diagnostic tests, that is their ability to detect a person with disease or exclude a person without disease, is usually described by terms such as sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value (NPV). Many clinicians are frequently unclear about the practical application of these terms (1). The traditional method for teaching these concepts is based on the 2 × 2 table (Table 1). A 2 × 2 table shows results after both a diagnostic test and a definitive test (gold standard) have been performed on a pre-determined population consisting of people with the disease and those without the disease. The definitions of sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and NPV as expressed by letters are provided in Table 1. While 2 × 2 tables allow the calculations of sensitivity, specificity and predictive values, many clinicians find it too abstract and it is difficult to apply what it tries to teach into clinical practice as patients do not present as ‘having disease’ and ‘not having disease’. The use of the 2 × 2 table to teach these concepts also frequently creates the erroneous impression that the positive and NPVs calculated from such tables could be generalized to other populations without regard being paid to different disease prevalence. New ways of teaching these concepts have therefore been suggested.
Epidemiological Approaches for Evaluation of diagnostic tests.pptxBhoj Raj Singh
Diagnosis of a disease or a problem is the first step towards solution/ treatment. Clinical Diagnosis or Provisional Diagnosis is the first step in diagnosis and is done after a physical examination of the patient by a clinician. Clinical diagnosis may or may not be true and to reach Final diagnosis Laboratory Investigations using gross and microscopic pathological observations and determining the disease indicators are required. The diagnostic tests may be Non-dichotomous Diagnostic Tests (when continuous values are given by the test in a range starting from sub-normal to above-normal range) and Dichotomous Diagnostic Tests (when results are given either plus or minus, disease or no-disease). To make non- Dichotomous diagnostic test a Dichotomous one you need to establish the cut-off values based on reference values or Gold Standard test readings or with the use of Receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curves, Precision-Recall Curves, Likelihood Ratios, etc., and finally establishing statistical agreement (using Kappa values, Level of Agreement, χ2 Statistics) between the true diagnosis and laboratory diagnosis. Thereafter, the Accuracy, Precision, Bias, Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive Predictive value, and Negative Predictive value, of a diagnostic test are established for use in clinical practice. Diagnostic tests are also used to determine Prevalence (True prevalence, apparent prevalence) and Incidence of the disease to estimate the disease burden so that control measures can be implemented. There are several Phases in the development and use of a diagnostic assay starting from conceptualization of the diagnostic test, development and evaluation to determine flaws in diagnostic test use and Interpretation influencers. This presentation mainly deals with the epidemiological evaluation procedures for diagnostic tests.
This PPT will enable you to get a comprehensive understanding related to the topic, with examples. Important topic through research point of view. Simple language used, with a slide on distinguish, for better recap of the content.
The document discusses evaluating diagnostic tests and summarizes key points in 3 sentences:
Diagnostic tests are evaluated based on their sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and likelihood ratios to determine how well they identify disease when compared to a gold standard test. The performance of diagnostic tests depends on the prior probability or prevalence of the disease in the population being tested. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves can be used to visualize and compare the performance of diagnostic tests by plotting the true positive rate against the false positive rate at various threshold settings.
Validity refers to how accurately a screening test measures a disease. Key measures of validity include sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value. Sensitivity measures the percentage of true positives, specificity measures the percentage of true negatives, and predictive value refers to the probability that the test result correctly identifies whether someone has the disease or not. The prevalence of a disease in a population also affects the predictive power of screening tests. Combining multiple screening tests can increase overall sensitivity and specificity for more accurate disease detection.
This document discusses disease screening and provides information on various aspects of screening programs and tests. It defines screening as actively searching for unrecognized disease in apparently healthy individuals using simple tests. The key points are:
- Screening is part of secondary prevention and aims to detect diseases early when they may be still curable. It involves testing populations, not individuals with symptoms.
- An ideal screening test is both highly sensitive and specific, but in practice these factors typically have an inverse relationship. Sensitivity and specificity can be adjusted by changing the test cutoff criteria.
- For a screening program to be effective, the disease must be an important health problem that can be detected early and treated effectively to improve outcomes. The screening test
This document discusses diagnostic testing and key terms related to test accuracy. It defines sensitivity as the ability of a test to correctly identify those with a condition, and specificity as the ability to correctly identify those without a condition. Sensitivity answers what percentage of sick people a test identifies, while specificity answers what percentage of well people a test identifies as negative. Predictive values depend on disease prevalence in the population and indicate the likelihood a positive or negative test result is correct. High sensitivity means fewer false negatives, while high specificity means fewer false positives.
Diagnostic, screening tests, differences and applications and their characteristics, four pillars of screening tests, sensitivity, specificity, predictive values and accuracy
Disease screening and screening test validityTampiwaChebani
Full lecture covering screening tests and validity testing. Covers topics such as calculation and interpretation of sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of a screening test.
Screening tests are used to detect disease or risk factors for disease in asymptomatic individuals. They differ from diagnostic tests in that they test large groups of people rather than single individuals, are less accurate but less expensive, and are not intended to conclusively diagnose disease. Successful screening programs require the disease to be an important public health problem, screening and early intervention to improve outcomes, reliable and valid screening tests that are safe, acceptable and cost-effective, and availability of diagnostic services and treatment for positive cases. Sensitivity measures the test's ability to correctly identify those with disease while specificity measures its ability to correctly identify those without disease. Both have implications for the predictive values of screening tests.
CAT 1 -MPH 5101 - FOUNDATIONS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY (1).pptxShafici Almis
1. Validity and reliability are important concepts for evaluating diagnostic and screening tests. Validity refers to a test's ability to accurately measure what it is intended to, while reliability is its consistency.
2. Key validity measures include sensitivity (ability to correctly identify those with the disease), specificity (ability to correctly identify those without the disease), and use of a gold standard for comparison.
3. Reliability is assessed through measures like positive and negative predictive values, which indicate the probability that a positive or negative test result accurately reflects disease status. Contingency tables allow calculating these measures from data on true positives, false positives, and other outcomes.
Probability.pdf.pdf and Statistics for RSakhileKhoza2
This document discusses probability and diagnostic tests from a statistical perspective. It covers:
1. Types of probability including frequency, model-based, and subjective probabilities.
2. Properties of probability including that all probabilities lie between 0 and 1.
3. Diagnostic tests which aim to determine the probability of disease. Sensitivity measures the probability of a positive test given disease, while specificity measures the probability of a negative test given no disease.
4. Analysis of diagnostic tests using 2x2 tables to calculate measures like sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and likelihood ratios. Distributions like the normal distribution are also discussed.
This document discusses screening tests and their evaluation. It defines screening as applying a test to asymptomatic individuals to identify those at high risk of disease. Key criteria for diseases suitable for screening include being a major health problem, having a recognizable pre-symptomatic stage, and having effective early treatment. Important features of screening tests are that they are reliable, sensitive, specific, acceptable and inexpensive. Sensitivity measures the test's ability to correctly identify those with disease, while specificity measures its ability to correctly identify those without disease. Predictive values indicate the likelihood that individuals with positive or negative test results truly have or do not have the disease.
The document discusses medical testing and how to interpret test results. It explains that all medical tests have limitations and can produce false positives or false negatives. It emphasizes that the sensitivity and specificity of a test must be determined based on appropriate study populations that represent the full spectrum of disease. Most importantly, predictive values are needed to properly interpret individual test results, as these take into account the likelihood of disease before the test.
This document discusses screening and its key aspects. It defines screening as identifying unrecognized disease through simple tests applied rapidly to large populations. Screening is important because many diseases present asymptomatically initially. The document contrasts screening tests with diagnostic tests, and describes different types of screening like mass, high-risk, and opportunistic screening. It outlines criteria for introducing screening programs and evaluating screening tests. Factors that impact screening test validity, biases in screening evaluations, and the ethics and economics of screening are also covered briefly.
The document discusses key concepts for evaluating diagnostic tests and techniques, including sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and likelihood ratios. It emphasizes that diagnostic tests need to be evaluated based on their relevance, validity, and ability to help clinicians care for patients. New diagnostic tests should be properly evaluated through clinical studies using gold standard references and accounting for prevalence, blinding, and independent application of the reference standard before being adopted into routine care.
Screening involves testing apparently healthy individuals to detect unrecognized disease. It aims to identify disease at earlier, more treatable stages through simple, rapid and low-cost tests. An ideal screening test should accurately detect the target condition, have a high yield of positive results, and be acceptable to the population. Screening criteria include addressing an important health problem, having a recognizable pre-symptomatic stage, and providing early treatment that reduces disease burden. Evaluation of screening tests considers their sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values to determine how well results identify individuals with and without the disease. The cut-off point for positive results impacts the balance between false positives and negatives.
This document discusses screening and diagnostic tests. It defines screening and diagnostic tests as tools used to distinguish people who have a disease from those who do not. The quality and accuracy of these tests is important to understand. Tests are evaluated based on their sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and likelihood ratios compared to a gold standard. Factors like disease prevalence can impact predictive values. Receiver operating characteristic curves are used to evaluate test performance across all thresholds. Screening tests aim to identify disease early but must account for biases and show effectiveness of interventions.
Screening is a public health intervention aimed at early disease detection in asymptomatic individuals to improve health outcomes. Key points about screening include:
- Screening tests should be valid, reliable, and have acceptable sensitivity and specificity to accurately classify individuals.
- Screening is only useful if early detection leads to effective treatment and the condition has a latent, pre-clinical stage.
- Important factors for establishing successful screening programs include the health burden of the condition, availability of treatment, understanding of disease progression, and use of an acceptable and accurate screening test.
Screening involves applying a medical test to asymptomatic individuals to identify those at high risk of a disease. It aims to reduce disease burden through early detection and treatment before symptoms appear. For a disease to be suitable for screening, it must be life-threatening, treatable at an early stage, and have a high prevalence of pre-clinical cases. An ideal screening test is low-cost, easy to administer, valid, reliable, and reproducible. Screening programs must also be feasible and effective to justify their implementation.
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This document discusses native pig farming in the Philippines. It begins by outlining the demand and consumption of pork in the country. It then provides details on marketing the native pig, including potential products (lechon), target markets (lechon consumers), and pricing. The document also analyzes the costs and returns of raising native pigs, including feed costs, sales projections, and estimated profits from selling weanlings and slaughter pigs (lechon-type). In summary, the document finds that native pig farming in the Philippines can be a profitable endeavor.
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- There is increasing demand for organically and naturally produced foods, as well as interest in conserving native genetic resources. Improved native pig breeds are desired that are adapted to local conditions but also provide uniform, predictable production and product quality.
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This document provides the program for a workshop on Novel Vaccines and Diagnostic Technologies Against Emerging and Re-emerging Veterinary Pathogens. The workshop will take place over two days and include sessions on emerging veterinary diseases, modulating the gut microbiome to control diseases, molecular characterization of poultry pathogens, molecular determinants of avian influenza vaccines, rapid diagnostics for enteric pathogens, antimicrobial resistance in dairy cattle, and genomic resistance to Campylobacter in chickens. Speakers will come from the UK, Philippines, and other countries. The goal is to forge long-term research partnerships between researchers and industry to address disease challenges in livestock and poultry.
This document provides an overview of the Philippine Native Pig Business Summit that took place on November 21, 2018 in Cebu City, Philippines. It includes messages of support from government officials, the program agenda, and summaries of presentations on topics such as native pig production, processing, and marketing. The goal of the summit was to bring together researchers, producers, traders, processors and consumers to discuss trends and innovations in the native pig industry and promote its sustainable development.
R&D initiatives on Philippine Native Pigs Perez Eric
This document discusses enhancing Philippine native pigs to create livelihood opportunities through research and development. It outlines the value of native pigs in providing income and food for rural families as they are resilient to climate extremes. It describes strategies to establish more homogeneous native pig populations through selection while maintaining genetic diversity. This includes establishing true-to-type breeding populations to meet producer and consumer preferences for consistent quality and performance. Research demonstrates improvements in birth weight, 6-month weight and litter size through selection. Native pig production is shown to provide net income for farmers with the right management.
Science-based native pig production to meet quality requirements of native pi...Perez Eric
This document summarizes the presentation of Fabian Maximillan B. Cabriga on science-based native pig production in the Philippines. It discusses the current situation of small-scale native pig farmers, including issues like lack of training, standards, and market support. It then outlines how the Philippine Native Pig Owners Network Association was established in 2015 to address these issues. The association has helped organize farmers, establish stable prices, and promote native pork. It also describes Teofely Nature Farms, a model native pig farm started by Cabriga, and how it aims to produce high quality native pork and vegetables sustainably through good practices.
Benefits and Market Potential of Native Pig Lechon Processing and MarketingPerez Eric
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Embracing Deep Variability For Reproducibility and Replicability
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Compositions of iron-meteorite parent bodies constrainthe structure of the pr...Sérgio Sacani
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Measuring gravitational attraction with a lattice atom interferometerSérgio Sacani
Despite being the dominant force of nature on large scales, gravity remains relatively
elusive to precision laboratory experiments. Atom interferometers are powerful tools
for investigating, for example, Earth’s gravity1
, the gravitational constant2
, deviations
from Newtonian gravity3–6
and general relativity7
. However, using atoms in free fall
limits measurement time to a few seconds8
, and much less when measuring
interactions with a small source mass2,5,6,9
. Recently, interferometers with atoms
suspended for 70 s in an optical-lattice mode fltered by an optical cavity have been
demonstrated10–14. However, the optical lattice must balance Earth’s gravity by
applying forces that are a billionfold stronger than the putative signals, so even tiny
imperfections may generate complex systematic efects. Thus, lattice interferometers
have yet to be used for precision tests of gravity. Here we optimize the gravitational
sensitivity of a lattice interferometer and use a system of signal inversions to suppress
and quantify systematic efects. We measure the attraction of a miniature source mass
to be amass = 33.3 ± 5.6stat ± 2.7syst nm s−2, consistent with Newtonian gravity, ruling out
‘screened ffth force’ theories3,15,16 over their natural parameter space. The overall
accuracy of 6.2 nm s−2 surpasses by more than a factor of four the best similar
measurements with atoms in free fall5,6
. Improved atom cooling and tilt-noise
suppression may further increase sensitivity for investigating forces at sub-millimetre
ranges17,18, compact gravimetry19–22, measuring the gravitational Aharonov–Bohm
efect9,23 and the gravitational constant2
, and testing whether the gravitational feld
has quantum properties24.
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The Limited Role of the Streaming Instability during Moon and Exomoon FormationSérgio Sacani
It is generally accepted that the Moon accreted from the disk formed by an impact between the proto-Earth and
impactor, but its details are highly debated. Some models suggest that a Mars-sized impactor formed a silicate
melt-rich (vapor-poor) disk around Earth, whereas other models suggest that a highly energetic impact produced a
silicate vapor-rich disk. Such a vapor-rich disk, however, may not be suitable for the Moon formation, because
moonlets, building blocks of the Moon, of 100 m–100 km in radius may experience strong gas drag and fall onto
Earth on a short timescale, failing to grow further. This problem may be avoided if large moonlets (?100 km)
form very quickly by streaming instability, which is a process to concentrate particles enough to cause gravitational
collapse and rapid formation of planetesimals or moonlets. Here, we investigate the effect of the streaming
instability in the Moon-forming disk for the first time and find that this instability can quickly form ∼100 km-sized
moonlets. However, these moonlets are not large enough to avoid strong drag, and they still fall onto Earth quickly.
This suggests that the vapor-rich disks may not form the large Moon, and therefore the models that produce vaporpoor disks are supported. This result is applicable to general impact-induced moon-forming disks, supporting the
previous suggestion that small planets (<1.6 R⊕) are good candidates to host large moons because their impactinduced disks would likely be vapor-poor. We find a limited role of streaming instability in satellite formation in an
impact-induced disk, whereas it plays a key role during planet formation.
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2. Definition
“A diagnostic test is any
device or process designed
to detect, or quantify a sign,
substance, tissue change, or
body response in an animal.
3. Issues in animal disease
diagnosis
• INFECTION ≠ DISEASE
• What is the cut-off point in
disease diagnosis?
• Who decides on the cut-off
point that will separate the
healthy and the diseased?
4.
5. Issues in animal
disease diagnosis
• Presence of false positive and
false negative cases.
• Some experts claim there is
no perfect diagnostic test.
10. Test Categories
1. Screening Tests- Tests used
for clinically healthy
animals
2. Confirmatory/Diagnostic
Tests- Tests for clinically
diseased animals.
11. Screening Tests
• For clinically healthy
animals.
• Generally cheap.
• Detect lots of possible
cases of the disease but
less specific in identifying
real cases.
12. For use in the early detection of
Brucella specific agglutinins
(Brucella melitensis, abortus and suis)
Rose Bengal Kit
13. Screening Tests
• Fast and reasonably
accurate.
• Not meant to supply
complete information
about the pathogen.
• Need follow-up
confirmatory/diagnostic
test
15. Examples
1. Brucellosis: Rose Bengal Test
2. Rabies: Direct Microscopic
Examination-DME (Seller's
staining for Negri bodies).
3. Leptospira Dip-S-Tick
16. Confirmatory/
Diagnostic Tests
• Tests for clinically diseased
animals.
• To confirm diagnosis or
classify disease status
among animals suspected
to have the disease.
17. Positive rabies virus direct fluorescent antibody
test on a Big Brown Bat brain. Rabies antigen
stains bright green (Oregon state University).
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
18. Rabies Diagnosis
( Johnson, H. W., and R.W.Emmons.1980 )
Tests Accuracy %
FA Test 99.4
Mouse inoculation 98.3
Sellers stain for the
detection of Negri bodies
65.8
19. Purposes
1. Establish a diagnosis in
symptomatic patients.
2. Provide prognostic information
3. Guide selection of treatment or
control strategies
4. Monitor effects of treatment
20. Examples
• Brucellosis: Complement fixation
test
• Rabies: The direct Fluorescent
Antibody Test (FAT)
• Leptospirosis: Isolation from blood
or other clinical materials through
culture of pathogenic leptospires
22. Qualities of a TEST
Precision Validity
replication of test
results when the same
samples are re-tested.
ability to distinguish
between who has a
disease and who does
not .
Synonyms:
Reproducibility,
reliability (repeatability)
Synonym: accuracy
24. Factors that cause
variation in test results
• Variation within animal
subjects
• Variation in the reading of
test results by the same
reader (measuring tool)
• Variation between those
reading the test results
(lab.diagnostician)
25. Data Lay-out for
Test Evaluation
True Disease Status
(as measured by the Gold standard)
Row marginal
totalDiseased
+
Non-diseased
-
Diagnostic
Test
Test Positive
+
a
(True Positive)
b
(False positive)
a + b
Test Negative
-
c
(False negative)
d
(True negative)
c + d
Column marginal total a + c b + d a + b + c + d
26. Gold Standard
• A diagnostic test or benchmark
that is the best available under
reasonable conditions.
• The CRITERION STANDARD
27. Validity is expressed in
four dimensions
1. Sensitivity
2. Specificity
3. Positive predictive value
4. Negative predictive value
Test Quality
Precision
Validity
30. Sensitivity
• The sensitivity of a test is the
probability of the test to
generate positive results among
animals that actually possess the
disease.
31. Data Lay-out for
Test Evaluation
True Disease Status
(as measured by the Gold standard)
Row marginal
totalDiseased
+
Non-diseased
-
Diagnostic
Test
Test Positive
+
a
(True Positive)
b
(False positive)
a + b
Test Negative
-
c
(False negative)
d
(True negative)
c + d
Column marginal total a + c b + d a + b + c + d
32. Specificity
• The specificity of the test is the
probability of a test to generate
negative results among animals
that are genuinely free of the
disease.
33. Data Lay-out for
Test Evaluation
True Disease Status
(as measured by the Gold standard)
Row marginal
totalDiseased
+
Non-diseased
-
Diagnostic
Test
Test Positive
+
a
(True Positive)
b
(False positive)
a + b
Test Negative
-
c
(False negative)
d
(True negative)
c + d
Column marginal total a + c b + d a + b + c + d
35. Hypothetical Values
Screening
Results
Diseased
Non-
diseased
Total
Test positive 28 8
Test negative 2 62
Total
Sensitivity = 93 %
Specificity = 88.7 %
There is 93 % probability that a truly infected
animal to be classified as infected by the test
There is 88.7% probability that a truly non-
infected animal to be classified as non-infected
by the test.
36. Increasing the sensitivity of the test
1. Catches all the sick animals
2. But more healthy animals will
be identified as false positive
3. Specificity decreased.
(to the left)
38. When to select a test with very
high sensitivity?
1. When missing a diseased animal would be
costly and dangerous. (ex. FMD, CAE)
2. When screening for a disease or pathogen
in imported animals
3. Demonstration of absence of a disease in
a disease-free zone
39. Increasing the specificity of
the test
1. Catches all the healthy animals.
2. But more diseased animals will be
identified as false negative
3. Sensitivity decreased.
(to the right)
41. When to select a test with
very high specificity?
• When confirming a diagnosis.
• When increased false
positives would cause
physical, emotional and
financial damages.
44. SnOUT & SpIN mnemonic:
SnOUT – sensitivity rules
negatives OUT
• ability of the test to be correctly
positive in the presence of disease
• a high sensitivity has few false
negatives and effective in ruling
negative conditions OUT
• If you test negative, you are truly
free of the disease
45. SpIN – specificity rules
positives IN
• ability of the test to be correctly
negative in the absence of disease
• a high specificity has few false
positives and effective in ruling
positive conditions IN
• If you test positive, you truly
possess the disease
46. Categories
At least 95%
sensitivity and
75% specificity
At least 75%
sensitivity and
95% specificity
1. Screening Tests- Tests
used for clinically
healthy animals
2. Confirmatory/
Diagnostic Tests- Tests
for clinically diseased
animals
47. Validity is expressed in
four dimensions
3. Positive predictive value
4. Negative predictive value
Test Quality
Precision
Validity
1. Sensitivity
2. Specificity
48. Positive predictive value
• It answers the question: “If the test
result is positive what is the
probability that the animal actually has
the disease?"
49. Negative predictive value
• It answers the question: “If the test
result is negative what is the
probability that the animal does not
have disease?"
50. Screening
Results
Diseased
Non-
diseased
Total
Test positive 28 8
Test negative 2 62
Total
Hypothetical Values
PPV = 77.8 %
NPV = 97 %
There is 77.8% probability that the animal has
the disease if the test result is positive.
There is 97% probability that the animal does
not have the disease if the test result is
negative.
60. Use of Multiple Tests
• Parallel – the tests are performed
at the same time and interpreted
together.
• Serial – the tests are performed
sequentially. The results of the
first test usually determine
whether the second test is still
necessary or not. Only the
positive cases are retested.
61. Parallel Testing Interpretation
(“The OR rule”)
Test A Test B Diagnosis
(-) (-) Negative
(+) (-) Positive
(-) (+) Positive
• It seeks to prove the animal is healthy,
• It results in higher sensitivity than any of the individual tests
62. Serial Testing Interpretation
(“The AND rule” )
Test A Test B Diagnosis
(+) (-) Negative
(-) Not done Negative
(+) (+) Positive
It seeks to prove the test-positive animals are really sick
It results in higher specificity than any of the individual tests.
64. The likelihood ratio for a
test result
• The ratio between the
probability of observing
that result in patients with
the disease in question,
and the probability of that
result in patients without
the disease
65. LR Interpretation
LR value Interpretation
LR positive > 1
A positive test is more likely to
occur in animals with the disease
than in animals without the
disease
LR positive < 1
A positive test is less likely to occur
in animals with the disease than in
animals without the disease
LR positive = 1
The test result conveys no
information
66.
67. What if there is no gold
standard?
• Answer: use two or more
tests
• Use the kappa test (or
Cohen’s Kappa) to
quantify the level of
agreement between the
two
71. Interpretation of Kappa
• Kappa Agreement
• <0.00 Less than chance agreement
• 0.01- 0.20 Slight agreement
• 0.21- 0.40 Fair agreement
• 0.41- 0.60 Moderate agreement
• 0.61- 0.80 Substantial agreement
• 0.81- 0.99 Almost perfect agreement
72. Herd test
• An evaluation of a sample of (or all)
animals from a herd and the
application of decision rules that
classify the herd as positive or
negative based on the test results from
individual animals (Christensen &
Gardner, 2000).
73. Herd test: reasons
• Disease control programs
• Farm certification
• Risk analysis
• Investigations on disease determinants
or risk factors
74. Options for herd classification
Strictly two
categories only
With
consideration
for false test
results
According to
level of
infection
Positive
Negative
Positive
Inconclusive
Negative
Low
Moderate
High
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