Quantitative risk-assessment of Brucella canis introduction in France through worldwide commercial imports of breeding dogs

Key Points

• Introduction of brucella canis through dog imports presents significant risk to canine health in France, with potential zoonotic implications.
• Risk assessment indicates a higher probability of transmission pathways for brucella canis via commercial imports of breeding dogs.
• The analysis utilized quantitative models to evaluate the risk posed by these imports under various scenarios.
• Findings highlight the need for stronger regulations on dog imports to safeguard public and animal health.