Ontologies
VEMO
Veterinary Epidemiology Metadata Ontology (VEMO)
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Last submission date February 12, 2026

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VEMO (Veterinary Epidemiology Metadata Ontology) is a metadata ontology for describing veterinary epidemiological datasets. It provides a structured framework for documenting dataset metadata, including general information (title, creators, format), data description (spatial/temporal scope, resolution, subject unit), and data quality metrics. VEMO extends established vocabularies (DCAT, PROV-O, DQV, FOAF, SKOS) via rdfs:subClassOf relationships, ensuring full interoperability with existing Linked Open Data standards. Developed to support the DECIDE project, VEMO enables researchers to assess dataset fitness-for-purpose in animal health surveillance and disease monitoring contexts.,, A lightweight application ontology that aligns a veterinary epidemiology metadata template to existing vocabularies (DCAT, DCTERMS, SKOS, OBO/OBI). Version 0.2 includes full DQV integration with proper Dimensions, Metrics, and Quality Measurements. Complete coverage of Appendix 1-3 metadata requirements. See more...
Initial created on February 12, 2026. For additional information, contact Saba Noor (saba.noor@ugent.be) and Saba Noor (sabanoor8867@gmail.com) and Miel Hostens (miel.hostens@cornell.edu).


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https://w3id.org/vemo/0.2
https://w3id.org/vemo/0.2
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https://agroportal.eu/ontologies/VEMO
https://agroportal.eu/ontologies/VEMO
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