Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A review of management practices for the control of anthrax in animals: the 2005 anthrax epizootic in North Dakota--case study.
- Journal:
- Zoonoses and public health
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Ndiva Mongoh, M et al.
- Affiliation:
- College of Agriculture · United States
Plain-English summary
This study looks at how to manage anthrax, a serious disease that can affect animals and has significant effects on communities. It emphasizes the importance of following strict control measures to stop the spread of the disease. The paper reviews the strategies used to manage anthrax in animals and focuses on what farmers in North Dakota did during an anthrax outbreak in 2005. It also discusses the challenges these farmers faced while trying to control the disease. Overall, the findings highlight the need for effective management practices to reduce the impact of anthrax outbreaks.
Abstract
Outbreaks of anthrax have diverse consequences on society. Establishing the appropriate control strategies is very important and crucial in reducing the socio-economic impact of the disease. Control measures are aimed at breaking the cycle of infection, and their implementation must be adhered to rigorously. The objectives of this paper were: (i) to review the control strategies currently used in management of anthrax in animals and (ii) to describe management strategies used by producers in North Dakota during the 2005 anthrax outbreak in livestock. Anthrax control strategies were divided in to strategies that apply before, during, and after an anthrax outbreak. This paper also highlights the problems or constraints faced by North Dakota producers in controlling anthrax during the outbreak of 2005.
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