About this Research Topic
Infectious diseases can significantly affect the livestock economy. Economic losses are caused by any
restrictions and measures implemented at an international level, veterinary expenses for the treatment of
symptomatic subjects, a reduction in productivity (both for milk production and weight gain) and
reproductive performance, and many others. An in-depth study of these issues is essential to fully
understanding the costs that cause the presence of infections in farms in order to justify the costs of any
interventions aimed at limiting their spread. In recent years, we have witnessed a cyclical comparison of
new infections or the reappearance of the same, which jeopardizes the productivity and therefore the
competitiveness of livestock farms. A veterinary epidemiological approach to animal infections is
concerned with disease control and management in the livestock population. This research topic would
include significant aspects of the economic impact and control of infections, such as infection detection
issues, calculations of disease prevalence and economic implications, and the execution of control
programs. Infectious diseases control may enhance animal health and welfare, improve production,
eliminate possible market difficulties, and increase overall business profitability. The purpose of this issue is
to present fresh facts and trends on the economic impact of infections on the farm industry.
This Research topic will focus on, but is not limited to, the following topics:
-Evaluation of economic impacts concerned the presence of infections in livestock farms
-Evaluation of prevention and prophylactic measures against infectious diseases
-Management and control of infections in livestock farms
-Cross-species transmission of pathogens between livestock animals
-Control strategies to prevent infections in livestock animals
Works relating to infectious diseases able to cause enteric and respiratory syndromes in pigs (including
Porcine reproductive Syndrome virus, Mycoplasma, Actinobacillus pleropneumoniae, Brachyspira etc.)
ruminants (including Coronaviruses, Bovine Diarrhea virus, Paratubercolosis, Bovine Herpesvirus) as well as
other domestic species are welcome. Also of great interest are the articles relating to the spread and
impact of reportable (as Pseudorabies, Bluetongue, Lumpy Skin Disease, African Swine Fever, Foot and
Mouth disease, Peste des petits ruminants, Tuberculosis, Brucellosis, Leptospirosis, Q fever etc.) or
emerging infectious diseases (as Akabane virus, Schmallenberg, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, Crimean-
Congo haemorrhagic fever etc.) on farms.
restrictions and measures implemented at an international level, veterinary expenses for the treatment of
symptomatic subjects, a reduction in productivity (both for milk production and weight gain) and
reproductive performance, and many others. An in-depth study of these issues is essential to fully
understanding the costs that cause the presence of infections in farms in order to justify the costs of any
interventions aimed at limiting their spread. In recent years, we have witnessed a cyclical comparison of
new infections or the reappearance of the same, which jeopardizes the productivity and therefore the
competitiveness of livestock farms. A veterinary epidemiological approach to animal infections is
concerned with disease control and management in the livestock population. This research topic would
include significant aspects of the economic impact and control of infections, such as infection detection
issues, calculations of disease prevalence and economic implications, and the execution of control
programs. Infectious diseases control may enhance animal health and welfare, improve production,
eliminate possible market difficulties, and increase overall business profitability. The purpose of this issue is
to present fresh facts and trends on the economic impact of infections on the farm industry.
This Research topic will focus on, but is not limited to, the following topics:
-Evaluation of economic impacts concerned the presence of infections in livestock farms
-Evaluation of prevention and prophylactic measures against infectious diseases
-Management and control of infections in livestock farms
-Cross-species transmission of pathogens between livestock animals
-Control strategies to prevent infections in livestock animals
Works relating to infectious diseases able to cause enteric and respiratory syndromes in pigs (including
Porcine reproductive Syndrome virus, Mycoplasma, Actinobacillus pleropneumoniae, Brachyspira etc.)
ruminants (including Coronaviruses, Bovine Diarrhea virus, Paratubercolosis, Bovine Herpesvirus) as well as
other domestic species are welcome. Also of great interest are the articles relating to the spread and
impact of reportable (as Pseudorabies, Bluetongue, Lumpy Skin Disease, African Swine Fever, Foot and
Mouth disease, Peste des petits ruminants, Tuberculosis, Brucellosis, Leptospirosis, Q fever etc.) or
emerging infectious diseases (as Akabane virus, Schmallenberg, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, Crimean-
Congo haemorrhagic fever etc.) on farms.
Keywords: Infections, Economic impact, Control strategies, Eradication, Prevention
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