Biosecurity

A Systems Perspective

Susan M Hester, Lucie M Bland, Edith Arndt, Sana Bau, James S Camac, Evelyn Mannix, Raphael Trouve, Andrew P Robinson

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2024
• eBook ISBN: 9781040017029
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Mathematics
• Subtopic: Probability & Statistics
• Index: Mathematics

Biosecurity: A Systems Perspective provides an overview of biosecurity as a system of related components, actors, and risks. This book—directed to the biosecurity practitioner, generalist scientist, and student—introduces overall features of the biosecurity system while walking the reader through the most up-to-date research on each step of the continuum (i.e. pre-border, border, and post-border activities). This book, which explicitly incorporates economic and social dimensions as well as varied decision-making contexts, paves the way for a more systemic approach to biosecurity risk management. The work spans statistics, ecology, mathematics, economics, veterinary science, human medicine, and sociology, involving collaborators across government, academia, and the private sector.

• This book uses a broad definition of biosecurity, rather than solely focusing on plant health, animal health, security, or one step of the biosecurity system (e.g. surveillance). As such, this book is a one-stop shop for readers interested in all aspects of biosecurity.
• The content and language are accessible to a wide range of audiences, including generalist scientists, biosecurity practitioners, and graduate students. More complex content is introduced in standalone boxes or chapters.
• The book follows a clear, simple structure within and among chapters (i.e. following the structure of the biosecurity system), making it a preferred option for graduate students.
• This book introduces novel cross-cutting themes, such as the importance of economic efficiency and institutional and social factors, going beyond the traditional science-based approach to biosecurity.
• Written in partnership with government agency practitioners, this book uses on-the-ground case studies to demonstrate how biosecurity principles are applied in practice.
• The book addresses challenges common to regulators in general, namely efficient regulation in uncertain and rapidly changing environments with multiple stakeholders who have—at times—conflicting priorities.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half-Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Foreword
• Acknowledgements
• Author Biographies
• List of Contributors
• Chapter 1 Introduction
• Chapter 2 Biosecurity Systems and International Regulations
• SECTION I Pre-Border
• Chapter 3 Anticipate: Assessing Biosecurity Risks Pre-Border
• Chapter 4 Prevent: Aligning Border Surveillance with Pre-Border Intervention
• SECTION II Border
• Chapter 5 Screen: Designing Sampling Schemes for Border Inspection
• SECTION III Post-Border
• Chapter 6 Detect: Designing Post-Border Surveillance Schemes
• Chapter 7 Prepare, Respond, and Recover: Selecting Immediate and Long-Term Strategies to Manage Invasions
• SECTION IV Whole of System
• Chapter 8 Incentives: Incorporating Incentives into Biosecurity Policies and Regulations
• Chapter 9 Resource Allocation: Using Economic Principles to Prioritise Projects and Allocate Biosecurity Budgets
• Chapter 10 Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting: Assessing the Performance of Biosecurity Programs
• Chapter 11 Research Uptake: Improving Knowledge Management in Biosecurity Agencies
• SECTION V Innovative Methods
• Chapter 12 Elicit: Using Structured Elicitation in Biosecurity
• Chapter 13 Profiling and Automation
• Chapter 14 Map: Creating Maps of Establishment Potential
• SECTION VI Conclusion
• Chapter 15 Conclusion
• Index