The Webb Lab at Colorado State University was recently funded to develop data-driven models of disease spread in the US cattle population, most likely using a contact network approach. The goal of the project is to both predict spread during disease outbreaks for the US and to test containment and mitigation strategies. While these types of models have been successful for understanding and managing disease outbreaks in other countries, they have not previously been developed for the US due to data limitations. We are developing a new database that should allow us to overcome these previous limitations. Qualified individuals interested in working on this project should contact Colleen Webb ([email protected]) for more information.
