Welcome to ESNIP 3 - European Surveillance Network for Influenza in Pigs

European Surveillance Network for Influenza in Pigs 3 (ESNIP 3)” is in part a continuation of a surveillance network that was established during previous EC concerted actions FP5 ESNIP 1 (QLK2-CT-2000-01636) and FP6 ESNIP 2 (SSPE-CT-2005-022749). This second co-ordination action, which ran from 2005 until 2008, sought to achieve a better understanding of the epidemiology of swine influenza in Europe. Ten partners from eight different European countries (Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Bulgaria and UK) were involved including two industrial partners. Seven of these ESNIP 2 partners are members of the current ESNIP 3 consortium. ESNIP 3 will build upon the achievements of ESNIP 1 and 2.

ESNIP 3 strategic objectives:


	1.	To further expand our knowledge of the epidemiology and evolution of SIVs in Europe through both virological and serological surveillance for influenza in pig populations.
	2.	Provision of coherent data sets at EU level in relation to SIV.
	3.	Rapid characterisation of contemporary viruses contributing to better information for authorities concerned with veterinary public health.
	4.	Harmonisation of surveillance approaches and diagnostic techniques for swine influenza within the network.
	5.	Application of developments in novel technologies and cutting edge tools to the study of SIV in European pigs.
	6.	To provide insights into the public health risk of influenza in swine especially in respect of novel and emerging viruses thereby consistent with pandemic preparedness by conducting surveillance in pigs.
	7.	Establishing an SIV bank for the ESNIP community.
	8.	Global dissemination of knowledge and information including strategic partnerships with other networks of influenza in other host species including humans.

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