Ann. Méd. Vét., 2013, 157 (2), pp 120-134 Main epidemiological characteristics and economic impacts of the
foot-and-mouth disease in Africa: a literature reviewHOUNDJÈ E., KPODÉKON M., MOUTOU FR., BLAISE-BOISSEAU S., BAKKALI-KASSIMI L., BERKVENS D., ZIENTARA ST., SAEGERMAN CL.Abstract :
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a
highly contagious viral disease of
cloven-hoofed animals. It is probably
the most important livestock
disease in the world in terms of economic
impact. The disease is enzootic
in Africa, Asia, the Middle East
and South America. Understanding
the epidemiology of FMD particularly
in Africa (circulating virus strains, distribution
and maintenance factors of
FMD virus) and estimation of its economic
impact will allow improving
the control strategies of the disease.
The implementation of these strategies
will participate in the sustainability
of local populations and permit
the access to the international trade. Get the PDF Contact person : claude.saegerman@ulg.ac.be |