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Surveillance differs conceptually from monitoring as it is an ongoing, systematic process for the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. As a result of surveillance activities, results can be disseminated in order to inform which future actions are to be taken. Despite these differences, similar systems of data collection are often used in both monitoring and surveillance.

Surveillance differs conceptually from monitoring as it is an ongoing, systematic process for the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. As a result of surveillance activities, results can be disseminated in order to inform which future actions are to be taken. Despite these differences, similar systems of data collection are often used in both monitoring and surveillance.

An example of a surveillance campaign currently in place is that for infection with the bacteria ''Brucella abortus'' in Great Britain. All animals imported from countries without Official Brucellosis Free status are tested for the pathogen upon entry, and all animals within Britain are tested routinely for the pathogen, using milk or blood tests. If positive animals are detected, appropriate action is taken to ensure that the country remains free from infection.<br>

An example of a surveillance campaign currently in place is that for infection with the bacteria ''Brucella abortus'' in Great Britain. All animals imported from countries without 'Official Brucellosis Free' status are tested for the pathogen upon entry, and all animals within Britain are tested routinely for the pathogen, using milk or blood tests. If positive animals are detected, appropriate action is taken to ensure that the country remains free from infection.<br>

[[Category:Veterinary Epidemiology - Introduction|B]]

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