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The Silent Threat: Unraveling the Impact of Rabies in Herbivores in Brazil

Authors :
Marcelo Cardoso da Silva Ventura
Jéssica Milena Moura Neves
Randyson da Silva Pinheiro
Marcos Vinicius Costa Santos
Elba Regina Sampaio de Lemos
Marco Aurelio Pereira Horta
Source :
Animals, Vol 14, Iss 16, p 2305 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

Rabies, a zoonotic viral disease, poses a significant threat due to its adaptability to diverse environments. Herbivore rabies, predominantly affecting cattle, horses, and goats in Brazil, remains a concern, results in substantial losses in the livestock industry, and poses risks to public health. Rabies virus transmission, primarily through hematophagous bats in Latin America, underscores the need for effective strategies, and vaccination plays a crucial role in controlling herbivorous rabies, with systematic vaccination beingly the primary method. Efforts to control rabies in herbivores include vaccination campaigns, public awareness programs, and the enhancement of surveillance systems. Despite these initiatives, rabies persists and imposes an economic burden and a significant health risk. Economic impacts include losses in the livestock industry, trade restrictions on livestock products, and financial burdens on governments and farmers owing to control measures. Despite the considerable costs of campaigns, surveillance, and control, investing in rabies vaccination and control not only safeguards livestock, but also preserves public health, reduces human cases, and strengthens the sustainability of the livestock industry. Mitigating the impact of herbivorous rabies in Brazil requires integrated approaches and continuous investments in vaccination, surveillance, and control measures to protect public health and ensure the sustainability of the livestock industry, thus contributing to food and economic security.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20762615
Volume :
14
Issue :
16
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Animals
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.146b76635b544fb79e5f245bc30d6c06
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14162305