Some challenges in progressive control of livestock originated zoonotic diseases in Pakistan-a pilot survey
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
;
(12): 821-824, 2014.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-672481
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To document the recent livestock related practices and possible unhygienic ways of pathogen entry. Identification of the potential risk factors for the spread of infection is important to design an evidence-based disease control programme.Methods:
Rapid assessment method was adopted and a purposive sample of 60 dairy farmers were interviewed. The following factors were noted for contributing in primary and secondary transmission of zoonotic infections (i) persons who come in close contact with animals and their secretions, (ii) management strategies of farm animals (sheds and environment), (iii) management practices adopted at farms, (iv) small scale farmers and rural livestock production systems, (v) milk collection systems.Results:
This research unveiled the certain routes of zoonotic disease transmission. Certain management practices, precautionary measures and strategies were the pivotal risk factors.Conclusions:
The study emphasizes the need to educate the poor livestock keepers.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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