Committee’s Videos
This video series allows experts to share their experience and field knowledge, promoting a better understanding of Q fever among veterinary and public health professionals.
Building Q Fever Awareness Across Europe
Raphaël Guatteo – France
Raphaël Guatteo, co-chair of the Committee, underlines the importance of cross-country collaboration and knowledge sharing.
He presents results from the largest Q fever perception survey in Europe, involving over 600 veterinarians, 900 farmers, and 400 general practitioners, and calls for a One Health strategy integrating veterinary, human, and environmental health.
Surveillance, Abortion Cases & Public Awareness
George Valiakos – Greece
In Greece, George Valiakos, co-chair of the Committee, reports seroprevalence rates up to 90% and Coxiella DNA in 50% of abortion cases in small ruminants. He calls for improved Q fever surveillance, timely reporting, and better education among vets, farmers, and human doctors to enhance public awareness and prevention.
Q FEVER IN SMALL RUMINANTS: RESEARCH & VACCINATION IMPACT
Ángel Gómez Martín – Spain
In Spain, researcher Ángel Gómez Martín reveals groundbreaking findings on Coixella burnetii in sheep and goats.
He discusses the pathogen’s respiratory tropism, microbiota disruption during outbreaks, and the proven benefits of herd-wide Q fever vaccination.
His work also highlights the economic impact of goat abortions and the challenges in ensuring vaccine continuity.