Some challenges in progressive control of livestock originated zoonotic diseases in Pakistan–a pilot survey |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore–54000, Pakistan;2. Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore–54000, Pakistan;3. Artificial Insemination Section, Dairy and Rural Development Foundation, Dairy Project PMU Office 6/B-3, Gulberg III, Lahore–54000, Pakistan |
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| Abstract: | ObjectiveTo 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.MethodsRapid 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.ResultsThis research unveiled the certain routes of zoonotic disease transmission. Certain management practices, precautionary measures and strategies were the pivotal risk factors.ConclusionsThe study emphasizes the need to educate the poor livestock keepers. |
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| Keywords: | Zoonosis Risk assessment Zoonosis Livestock Emerging infections |
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