Published on 07/05/2021

Mesenchymal stromal cells as advanced therapies in veterinary medicines may have a therapeutic use in the treatment of osteo-articular degenerative affection in horses. Other therapeutic interests have yet to be discovered. A centralized marketing authorization was delivered for two veterinary medical product based on allogenic mesenchymal stromal cells, veterinarians also perform autologous ones. However, products based on autologous mesenchymal stromal cell, have to be produced by the veterinarian on expert platform, with all the necessary safety and quality controls because of the lack of standardized procedure. This article is available in the version of the authors above or in the technical supplement of  the journal La Dépêche Vétérinaire n° 180 of October 2020.

Published on 07/05/2021

Keywords : Nutritional guideline

The general term "dietary reference value" covers a set of dietary nutrient intake values that vary according to age and gender, and also according to physical activity levels, physiological status (e.g. pregnancy) and eating habits. These dietary reference values are useful to health professionals, particularly nutrition and dietetics specialists, for developing a balanced, varied diet covering the needs of different population groups in good health (infants, children, adolescents, adults, pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly), without leading to excess intakes. This article summarises the functions, food sources and dietary reference values available for all vitamins and minerals.

Published on 21/04/2021

Keywords : Wildlife

Some pathogens are specific to the wild animals that carry them. However, they can be transmitted to humans or domestic animals through contact. ANSES's work, which focuses on both wild and domestic animals, helps improve understanding of how these pathogens jump from one species to another and attempts to combat these transmissions.

Published on 21/04/2021

Keywords : Aliment

Milk, meat, vegetables... any of the food we eat can be a source of contamination. Through the transmission of bacteria, parasites, viruses of animal or plant origin, or chemical contaminants, our food can potentially cause illness or poisoning in humans. Food safety forms part of a global "one health" approach, at the interface of animal, plant and human health. To protect consumers from the risks of food contamination and prevent potential outbreaks, it is essential to take action at all stages of the food chain, "from farm to fork". This is ANSES's role.

Published on 21/04/2021

Keywords : One health, Animal health

Animal and human health are closely linked. Every year, three to five new human diseases originate in the animal world. A better understanding of the pathogens circulating in animals helps us prepare for future epidemics in humans. The issue is summarised here in a few key concepts to aid understanding.

Published on 20/04/2021

Keywords : Reference values (RVs)

As part of its missions and under the French National Environmental & Health Action Plan (2004-2008), the Agency began a national programme on TRVs in 2004 with the aim of building solid French expertise that could be shared by the various competent authorities in this area.

Published on 09/04/2021

Keywords : Biocides

Some of the masks used against COVID-19 are treated with substances designed to protect the wearer against micro-organisms, and particularly the COVID-19 virus. Here is a review of the situation in four questions.

Updated on 21/04/2021

Keywords : Animal welfare, Animal health

The concept of animal welfare is at the crossroads of numerous philosophical, moral, scientific, technological, economic, regulatory and social influences that are sometimes conflicting. The welfare of animals dependent on humans – livestock, pets, animals used for scientific purposes and zoo animals – is playing an increasingly important role in our society. What is animal welfare? Is it enough just to treat an animal well? How is animal welfare objectively measured? Is it possible to redefine animal husbandry in order to improve it? And what is ANSES doing about it? You will find the answers to all these questions in our article.

Updated on 21/04/2021

Keywords : One health, Animal health

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the close connection between animal and human health. For World Health Day, we decipher the science and shed light on our work to help you better understand these interactions within the frame of the One Health concept which includes animals, humans and the environment.

Updated on 09/04/2021

Keywords : Occupational diseases

When a worker exposed to hazards such as toxic substances contracts a disease while doing their job, this disease may be recognised as an occupational disease and give rise to compensation. To improve access to this recognition, the French government has decided to carry out independent, collective scientific expert appraisals. This preliminary expert appraisal stage has been entrusted to ANSES. How are occupational diseases recognised in France? What do the scientific expert appraisals conducted by ANSES involve? Here are some explanations.