Title: | Infection control and biosecurity in equine disease control (2014) |
Authors: | J.S. Weese |
Material Type: | Article : printed text |
In : | EQUINE VETERINARY JOURNAL (vol.46 (6)) |
Article on page: | p.654-660 |
Languages: | English |
Descriptors: |
Mots-clés cheval CONTROLE ; MALADIE INFECTIEUSE ; PREVENTIONEquivoc Biosécurite ; Contrôle Sanitaire |
Abstract: | Infectious diseases are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in horses, along with economic costs and broader impacts associated with the loss of members of a species that generates income, acts as a working animal and is a companion. Endemic diseases continue to challenge, emerging diseases are an ever-present threat and outbreaks can be both destructive and disruptive. While infectious diseases can never be completely prevented, measures can be introduced to restrict the entry of pathogens into a population or limit the implications of the presence of a pathogen. Objective research regarding infection control and biosecurity in horses is limited, yet a variety of practical infection prevention and control measures can be used. Unfortunately, infection control can be challenging, because of the nature of the equine industry (e.g. frequent horse movement) and endemic pathogens, but also because of lack of understanding or motivation to try to improve practices. Recognition of the basic concepts of infection control and biosecurity, and indeed the need for measures to control infectious diseases, is the foundation for successful infection prevention and control. |
Cote du document numérique : | 16737 |
Classement cheval : | F20 |
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