Epidemiology
Ausvet improves the health and well-being of animals, people and plants. We find patterns of diseases in populations to understand their causes and to improve their control.
Real world solutions
We are committed to providing affordable, sustainable solutions which bring broad-based benefit. Our innovative people-centred approaches improve the lives of millions of people and animals all over the world.
Cross disciplinary
Our epidemiologists work closely with our in-house team of experts in development, sociology and information technology. Using a One Health framework allows us to deliver great results that reflect the complexity of real-world challenges.
Innovative science
Our staff are trained specialists with strong scientific backgrounds and many years of field experience. We combine practice and theory to provide innovative, affordable and fit-for-purpose solutions.
Our latest news
Have you wondered about how this year's record setting wildfires have impacted animal health? https://cvmbs.source.colostate.edu/wildfires-focus-attention-on-air-quality-and-equine-athletes/?fbclid=IwAR3ev-urLMLd7eVds08G4IbzlOlzTMtnGN_bPzdIALHoo5xD9KXP50Krq-Q
We are proud of our work with @farmerline, supported by @gatesfoundation in Ghana. Infestation of crops with pests and diseases is a major threat to food security in Ghana and around the world. Read more about our work here. https://www.graphic.com.gh/features/features/generating-insights-for-crop-pest-and-disease-surveillance-through-farmers-reporting.html
Pooled faecal sampling? A handy little tricks from veterinarians.
Sewage surveillance is well established now in Victoria. Sites can detect virus for several weeks after the last active case in the catchment. But when all sites are returning negative results, this will be a critical tool for us. See:
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/wastewater-monitoring-covid-19
Interactive Voice Response System for Plant Disease Surveillance
Ausvet, the recipient of a grant from the Grand Challenges Explorations program, an initiative of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, are working together with Farmerline to roll out an Interactive Voice Response System for plant disease surveillance. This innovative IVR solution will address the issue of plant and disease control among smallholder farmers.
Offices
Team members
Countries where we've worked
Years of operation
What we do
We provide global consulting services in epidemiology, disease surveillance, health information systems, biosecurity, risk assessment, research and data analysis and project management. We also train others in these areas, especially in the novel epidemiological methods Ausvet has pioneered.
Where we’ve worked
Featured Projects
Ausvet has been involved in some pretty extraordinary projects over the years.
Take a look at a few…
PIISAC – Integrated industry data for health research
Chile’s salmon producers join data on a secure platform to respond to industry-level priorities.
iSIKHNAS
Revolutionising animal health information
Health Security for our nearest neighbours
A landmark report on regional public health and animal health in 22 countries in the Indo-Pacific region
Leadership Team
Ausvet Europe benefits from a skilled and passionate leadership team to guide the company.
Dr Angus Cameron
Director & Executive Consultant (epidemiology)
Angus is an internationally recognised epidemiologist. He has a great passion for development and interacting with new cultures. He has worked in more than 50 countries.
Dr Ben Madin
Managing Director
Ben is an experienced epidemiologist with advanced skills in information technology and cloud systems. He leads the IT and epidemiology teams in Fremantle, Western Australia.
Dr Brendan Cowled
Director and Executive Consultant (epidemiology)
Brendan has worked as a clinical vet, epidemiologist in the Australian Government, as an Academic at the University of Sydney, and is one of a handful of Australasian board certified specialists in epidemiology.
Excellence since 1996
Since that time, Ausvet has grown to be a vibrant company with multiple offices and several dozen staff but we still hold true to the standards of independence, quality and professionalism set by the company’s founders.
Please get in touch
L1, 34 Thynne St (Block E Trevor Pearcey House, Traeger Court)
Bruce ACT 2617
AUSTRALIA
+61 2 6190 7738
contact@ausvet.com.au
We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present. Ausvet is committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society.