Disease Epidemiology in Farm Animal Production
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Clinical Studies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2024) | Viewed by 10167
Special Issue Editors
Interests: epidemiology in livestock and wildlife; infectious diseases; veterinary virology
Interests: veterinary epidemiology; veterinary virology; infectious disease and public health
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Infectious diseases are thought to be the major cause of economic losses in livestock worldwide, with the greatest impact on animal growth performance (such as intestinal and respiratory infections) or fertility (such as pathogens that can cause reproductive disorders). In addition, certain infections are potential sources of zoonotic diseases that threaten both human and animal health. Epidemiological research and ongoing surveillance are, therefore, needed to gain new insights into the characteristics of infectious diseases.
This Special Issue focuses on epidemiological studies in livestock (including, but not limited to, molecular epidemiology, serological epidemiology, diagnosis, etc.) and incorporates original research and review articles designed to provide an overview of advances in the prevention and control of infectious diseases in livestock such as cattle, small ruminants, swine, buffalo, and others. Epidemiological research on emerging and re-emerging pathogens is also encouraged. In addition, we welcome original research and reviews that reveal new insights into the economic impact of infections.
Dr. Gianmarco Ferrara
Dr. Serena Montagnaro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- veterinary epidemiology
- infectious disease surveillance
- prevention and control of pathogens of veterinary interest
- emerging infectious diseases in livestock
- re-emerging infectious diseases in livestock
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