About Us
Company Overview
EpiMundi is a private, independent epidemiology consulting company based in Lyon, France. We provide a broad range of epidemiological services to private, public and international clients around the world.
Previously known as Ausvet Europe, we changed our name in late 2024 to EpiMundi, a name which more accurately reflects our global reach and our specialist skills in epidemiology.
The company was established in France in 2019 and is led by Ausvet’s earliest partner, Angus Cameron, an epidemiologist with over 30 years of experience working in over 50 countries .
EpiMundi is a multi-skilled team using epidemiology and evidence to solve complex health problems in the real world. We are specialised and responsive and commited to play an active role in building solutions for complex health challenges both locally and globally.
Our Values
Excellence
Curiosity and creativity
Honesty and integrity
Humanity and empathy
Share knowledge widely
Social responsibility
Passion and energy
Impact at scale
Our Approach
What we do
We provide global consulting services in epidemiology, disease surveillance, health information management and modelling, risk assessments and in training in the novel epidemiological methods we have helped pioneer.
Surveillance
- Demonstration of freedom
- Early detection
- Syndromic analysis
Risk management
- Compartmentalisation
- Import risk assessment
- Biosecurity design
Information systems
- Design and implementation
- Cloud architecture
- Review
Data stewardship
- Data governance
- FAIR and GDPR
- Reusability
Tool development
- Decision-support tools
- R Shiny apps
- Epidemiological calculators
Modelling
- Statistical models
- Real-time models
- Economic models
Data Analysis
- Descriptive analysis
- Epidemiological analyis
- Data visualisation
Spatial data
- Interactive mapping
- Spatial / temporal analysis
- Spatial SQL / embedded analysis
Antimicrobial
- Resistance surveillance
- Usage management
- Stewardship development
Epidemiological studies
- Study design
- Sample size calculation
- Data analysis and interpretation
Movement management
- Traceability systems
- Value chain analysis
- Animal identification
Disease outbreaks
- Outbreak preparedness
- Outbreak investigation
- Outbreak response
Training
- Short-course training
- Workshop facilitation
- Curriculum design
Policy and standards
- Program review and design
- Trade support
- Standards development
Data integration
- System interoperability
- API development
- Open standards, ontologies
Our clients
EpiMundi operates at the intersection of public policy and private production. Our multi-sectoral experience allows us to bridge the gap between Competent Authorities and industry stakeholders.
We have been proud to work with a number of industry peak bodies to strengthen their ability to provide transparence, to advocate to government as well as to better understand emerging threats to their members’ production.
We think that there are many more ways we can support these bodies. Improved data standards, strengthening information management for population health and the development of integrated data systems for research and development purposes.
Visit our Projects page to read about a project we worked on with the Chilean Salmon industry.
We have been proud to work with a number of industry peak bodies to strengthen their ability to provide transparence, to advocate to government as well as to better understand emerging threats to their members’ production.
We think that there are many more ways we can support these bodies. Improved data standards, strengthening information management for population health and the development of integrated data systems for research and development purposes.
Visit our Projects page to read about a project we worked on with the Chilean Salmon industry.
We have supported large producers with integrated production, feed, transport and slaughter systems to strengthen their biosecurity protocols, information management, farm surveillance, and assisted one large North American producer towards compartmentalisation to protect their exports in the event of an outbreak of African Swine Fever.
Read our White Paper on maintaining business continuity in the event of disease incursion in the Resources section
We have supported large producers with integrated production, feed, transport and slaughter systems to strengthen their biosecurity protocols, information management, farm surveillance, and assisted one large North American producer towards compartmentalisation to protect their exports in the event of an outbreak of African Swine Fever.
Read our White Paper on maintaining business continuity in the event of disease incursion in the Resources section
We have enjoyed innumerable opportunities to provide expert advice, training, workshop facilitation and research support to government agencies around the world.
Our past work with veterinary and public health services in so many countries and contexts brings great richness to our perspectives and understanding.
We have enjoyed innumerable opportunities to provide expert advice, training, workshop facilitation and research support to government agencies around the world.
Our past work with veterinary and public health services in so many countries and contexts brings great richness to our perspectives and understanding.
We have partnered with large agencies to provide data management and analyses for the surveillance of diseases threatening the region as well as providing meaningful dashboards and regular reporting to governments and producers in the region.
We have partnered with large agencies to provide data management and analyses for the surveillance of diseases threatening the region as well as providing meaningful dashboards and regular reporting to governments and producers in the region.
We have been proud to work with a number of United Nations and World health bodies such as WHO and WOAH. Angus has participated in the setting of standards in terrestrial and aquatic surveillance for the World Organisation for Animal Health.
We have an unbroken commitment to contributing at the global level.
We have been proud to work with a number of United Nations and World health bodies such as WHO and WOAH. Angus has participated in the setting of standards in terrestrial and aquatic surveillance for the World Organisation for Animal Health.
We have an unbroken commitment to contributing at the global level.
We have a strong commitment to contributing to the strengthening of health systems, disease surveillance, and information management and communication in countries where these systems are struggling or under-resourced.
We have worked throughout countries in Southeast Asia and Africa for example, working with veterinary services at all levels to strengthen capacity, develop information systems and improve disease surveillance and management.
We have a strong commitment to contributing to the strengthening of health systems, disease surveillance, and information management and communication in countries where these systems are struggling or under-resourced.
We have worked throughout countries in Southeast Asia and Africa for example, working with veterinary services at all levels to strengthen capacity, develop information systems and improve disease surveillance and management.
Recent clients
A selection of some of our past and present clients
Timeline
EpiMundi has a long history, starting as one of the first private epidemiology consulting companies globally. Here are some of the highlights on our journey.
1996-06-01
AusVet Animal Health Services created by Chris Baldock and David Kennedy. At the time, Chris Baldock was Angus Cameron’s PhD supervisor.
1998-02-15
Chris and Angus supported the FAO/AusAID funded Philippines FMD eradication campaign. epidemiological training, analysis and surveillance information system development
1998-11-03
After graduation, Angus formally joins AusVet to undertake a Postdoc developing a real-time model for dynamic Bluetongue Virus zoning to support Australia’s live cattle export market to the EU
2001-11-03
Angus is invited to undertake research at the Danish EpiLab. In collaboration with Tony Martin, he fully develops the Stochastic Scenario Tree Modelling approach to demonstration of freedom from disease.
2003-10-09
Angus establishes AusVet’s European office in Burgundy, France.
2004
Angus supported the development of WAHIS, World Animal Health Information System for WOAH (ex-OIE).
2009
Angus introduced output-based philosophy into the Surveillance Chapter of WOAH’s Terrestrial Animal Health Code and subsequently modernised the Surveillance Chapter of the Aquatic Animal Health Code.
2010-2011
Angus conducted the risk-based analysis of Rinderpest surveillance data from Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia to quantitatively assess and provide statistical confidence that the disease had been successfully eradicated globally
2013-10-09
Angus and Catriona Mackenzie support Namibia’s efforts to remove the ‘red line’ a sanitary fence separating the Northern Communal Areas
2014-10-09
Angus and Catriona lead the development of Indonesia’s ground-breaking National Animal Health and Production Information System
2018-10-09
Angus and Catriona lead the development of a collaboration of private salmon producers to integrate and analyse disease and production data.
2019-03-05
Angus and Catriona establish Ausvet Europe based in Lyon France as a sister company to Ausvet
2021-2024
Angus and Catriona co-design and implement a major USAID-funded project on market-driven disease risk management, in collaboration with Cargill, Heifer International, and the International Poultry Council.
August 2024
Angus and Catriona purchase Ausvet Europe from the parent company and rename it to EpiMundi, reflecting the global epidemiological focus
1996-06-01
AusVet Animal Health Services created by Chris Baldock and David Kennedy. At the time, Chris Baldock was Angus Cameron’s PhD supervisor.
1998-02-15
Chris and Angus supported the FAO/AusAID funded Philippines FMD eradication campaign. epidemiological training, analysis and surveillance information system development
1998-11-03
After graduation, Angus formally joins AusVet to undertake a Postdoc developing a real-time model for dynamic Bluetongue Virus zoning to support Australia’s live cattle export market to the EU
2001-11-03
Angus is invited to undertake research at the Danish EpiLab. In collaboration with Tony Martin, he fully develops the Stochastic Scenario Tree Modelling approach to demonstration of freedom from disease.
2003-10-09
Angus establishes AusVet’s European office in Burgundy, France.
2004
Angus supported the development of WAHIS, World Animal Health Information System for WOAH (ex-OIE).
2009
Angus introduced output-based philosophy into the Surveillance Chapter of WOAH’s Terrestrial Animal Health Code and subsequently modernised the Surveillance Chapter of the Aquatic Animal Health Code.
2010-2011
Angus conducted the risk-based analysis of Rinderpest surveillance data from Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia to quantitatively assess and provide statistical confidence that the disease had been successfully eradicated globally
2013-10-09
Angus and Catriona Mackenzie support Namibia’s efforts to remove the ‘red line’ a sanitary fence separating the Northern Communal Areas
2014-10-09
Angus and Catriona lead the development of Indonesia’s ground-breaking National Animal Health and Production Information System
2018-10-09
Angus and Catriona lead the development of a collaboration of private salmon producers to integrate and analyse disease and production data.
2019-03-05
Angus and Catriona establish Ausvet Europe based in Lyon France as a sister company to Ausvet
2021-2024
Angus and Catriona co-design and implement a major USAID-funded project on market-driven disease risk management, in collaboration with Cargill, Heifer International, and the International Poultry Council.
August 2024
Angus and Catriona purchase Ausvet Europe from the parent company and rename it to EpiMundi, reflecting the global epidemiological focus