About Us
The section of epidemiology is lead by Prof. Paul Torgerson in collaboration with three senior research assistants. We are involved in many projects at the university of Zurich and elsewere. The collaborators working in our offices at the Tierspital in Zürich are listed on the Staff page.
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Our Publications on ZORA
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Publications
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Prevalence of fever of unidentified aetiology in East African adolescents and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis Infectious Diseases of Poverty, 12, 55. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40249-023-01105-z
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How Modifications of Corneal Cross-Linking Protocols Influence Corneal Resistance to Enzymatic Digestion and Treatment Depth Translational Vision Science & Technology, 12, 18. https://doi.org/10.1167/tvst.12.5.18
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Evaluation of the Analgesic Efficacy of Undiluted Intraperitoneal and Incisional Ropivacaine for Postoperative Analgesia in Dogs after Major Abdominal Surgery Animals, 13, 1489. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13091489
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Prospektive Analyse von Risikofaktoren für perioperative Infektionen bei sauberen und sauber-kontaminierten Eingriffen bei Hund und Katze unter besonderer Berücksichtigung des perioperativen und postoperativen Antibiotikaeinsatzes Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde, 164, 250–258. https://doi.org/10.17236/sat00391
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Lebenserwartung meso-, dolichound brachyzephaler Hunderassen in der Schweiz Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde, 165, 235–249. https://doi.org/10.17236/sat00390
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Zusammenhänge zwischen metabolischen Profilen und 4 Bestandsbetreuung-Scores bei Milchkühen: Statistische Analyse anhand eines additiven Bayesian Netzwerkes Tierärztliche Praxis. Ausgabe G, Grosstiere/Nutztiere, 51, 77–83. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2061-9990
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World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (W.A.A.V.P.) guideline for diagnosing anthelmintic resistance using the faecal egg count reduction test in ruminants, horses and swine Veterinary Parasitology, 318, 109936. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2023.109936
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Prioritisation of zoonotic diseases for coordinated surveillance systems under the One Health approach for cross‐border pathogens that threaten the Union EFSA Journal, 21, e07853. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2023.7853
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Unveiling the incidences and trends of the neglected zoonosis cystic echinococcosis in Europe: a systematic review from the MEmE project Lancet Infectious Diseases, 23, e95–e107. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1473-3099(22)00638-7
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Effects of brotizolam as a co-agent with ketamine for induction of anaesthesia in calves Veterinary Journal, 293, 105957. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2023.105957
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Coordinated surveillance system under the One Health approach for cross‐border pathogens that threaten the Union – options for sustainable surveillance strategies for priority pathogens EFSA Journal, 21, e07882. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2023.7882
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“What If It Was Your Dog?” Resource Shortages and Decision-Making in Veterinary Medicine—A Vignette Study with German Veterinary Students Veterinary Sciences, 10, 161. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020161
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Bedeutung einer Veterinäranästhesistin oder eines Veterinäranästhesisten und einer optimalen Schmerztherapie aus Sicht von Hunde- und Katzenbesitzerinnen und -besitzer Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde, 165, 115–125. https://doi.org/10.17236/sat00385
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Global and regional governance of One Health and implications for global health security The Lancet, 401, 688–704. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(22)01597-5
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How prepared is the world? Identifying weaknesses in existing assessment frameworks for global health security through a One Health approach The Lancet, 401, 673–687. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01589-6
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Umfrage zum Antibiotikagebrauch bei Schweizer Tierärzten mit Pferdeanteil Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde, 165, 105–114. https://doi.org/10.17236/sat00384
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COVID-19 exposes weaknesses in public health in the Peruvian Amazon and highlights opportunities for a One Health approach CABI One Health, 2023, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1079/cabionehealth.2023.0006
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Companion Animals in Zoonoses Research – Ethical Considerations Journal of Applied Animal Ethics Research, 5, 178–207. https://doi.org/10.1163/25889567-bja10045
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Computed tomographic findings in incisors and canine teeth with equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis: a retrospective study in 115 Warmblood horses Pferdeheilkunde, 39, 312–324. https://doi.org/10.21836/pem20230402
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Ex vivo validation of delayed gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of cartilage (dGEMRIC) and T2 mapping for quantifying cartilage thickness in normal and naturally occurred osteoarthritic distal interphalangeal joints using a high-field MRI Pferdeheilkunde, 39, 158–167. https://doi.org/10.21836/pem20230205