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.
Prevalence, Reproductive Challenges & Vaccination Impact
Jonathan Statham – United Kingdom
From the UK, Jonathan Statham explains that Coxiella burnetii affects 60–80% of dairy herds, leading to reproductive issues like pregnancy loss and endometritis.
He emphasizes the importance of Q fever diagnostics (PCR, serology, bulk tank milk testing) and the long-term benefits of vaccination for herd health and biosecurity.
Surveillance, Farm-Level Measures & ARSIA’s Role
Laurent Delooz – Belgium
In Belgium, Laurent Delooz details ARSIA’s leadership in Q fever prevention and monitoring, analyzing 60,000 fetuses from 6,000 herds to identify Coxiella burnetii as a key abortion cause.
He outlines biosecurity measures such as vaccination, manure management, and disinfection, stressing farmer awareness and early detection as essential to protect both animals and people.
Insights from Vetmeduni Vienna
Thomas Wittek – Austria
In Austria, Professor Thomas Wittek discusses the prevalence of Coxiella burnetii in cattle herds, the need for prophylactic measures, and the importance of bridging gaps between veterinarians and farmers to strengthen Q fever prevention and fertility monitoring.