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.