An Assessment on the Risk of Hypodermosis Introduction into Switzerland Via Imported Game

A qualitative risk assessment was undertaken to analyze the likelihood of hypodermosis incursion into Switzerland via imported game from Hungary and the potential impacts on disease control.in deer and cattle. The assessment considered the role of disease in the exporting and importing country, trade, possible exposure ways and training of Swiss hunters and deer farmers in disease detection. It was concluded that the risk of hypodermosis incursion into Switzerland can be considered negligible and no impact on disease control is given. The risk of introducing other diseases i.e. tuberculosis via game meat posed the highest risk.