An equine veterinary surveillance network for the UK horse population.
Abstract: April Lawson and Gina Pinchbeck of the University of Liverpool introduce a new initiative that will use electronic health records to create an evidence base for equine research and surveillance.
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Publication Date: 2021-06-19 PubMed ID: 34143479DOI: 10.1002/vetr.658Google Scholar: Lookup
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- Journal Article
- Diagnosis
- Disease
- Disease control
- Disease Diagnosis
- Disease Etiology
- Disease Management
- Disease Outbreaks
- Disease Prevention
- Disease Surveillance
- Disease Transmission
- Disease Treatment
- Epidemiology
- Equine Diseases
- Equine Health
- Equine Research
- Horses
- Infectious Disease
- Public Health
- Veterinary Care
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Research
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The research article is about the introduction of a new veterinary surveillance network for the horse population in the UK, which uses electronic health records to create an evidence database for equine research and analysis.
Introduction to the New Initiative
- The authors, April Lawson and Gina Pinchbeck, from the University of Liverpool, focus on introducing a novel surveillance network specifically designed for the horse population in the UK.
- This system is constructed based on electronic health records, offering a data-driven approach to support equine health research and monitoring efforts.
Benefits of Using Electronic Health Records
- Employing electronic health records for this initiative presents several potential advantages in the collection, analysis, and use of data.
- Data integrity and accessibility are heightened, thus making it easier for researchers and veterinarians to access important health information, perform comparative studies, or track disease trends.
Implications for Equine Research and Surveillance
- This initiative forms a solid foundation for equine researchers to explore and understand health trends, disease patterns, and other relevant healthcare issues within the UK horse population.
- Surveillance becomes more efficient and data-driven, enabling the detection of potential health risks or complications early on and allowing for rapid response and management.
Cite This Article
APA
(2021).
An equine veterinary surveillance network for the UK horse population.
Vet Rec, 188(12), 466-468.
https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.658 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Horse Diseases / epidemiology
- Horses
- United Kingdom / epidemiology
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