New Q Fever video about diagnosis in cattle, sheep and goats

The European Q Fever Committee presents a new video interview with Alda Natale, Committee member, focused on Q fever diagnosis in cattle, sheep and goats.

In this interview, Alda explains the importance of diagnosis through veterinary laboratories and systematic abortion monitoring to improve the detection and understanding of Coxiella burnetii infection.

She also discusses the role of diagnostic tools such as PCR on bulk tank milk, abortion products, placenta, foetuses and vaginal swabs, as well as serology.

Watch the full interview to learn more about how accurate diagnosis can support Q fever surveillance, prevention and control in ruminants.