A Qualitative Assessment of the Risk of Introducing Peste des Petits Ruminants into Northern Zambia from Tanzania
Joint Authors
Muma, John Bwalya
Chazya, R.
Mwacalimba, K. K.
Karimuribo, E.
Mkandawire, E.
Simuunza, M.
Source
Veterinary Medicine International
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A qualitative risk assessment was performed to evaluate the risk of introducing Peste des petits ruminants virus into northern Zambia from Tanzania via live goat trade.
Data was collected during a mission to Tanzania and northern Zambia and also from literature and interviews with experts.
The risk of PPRV introduction was evaluated as a function of the probability of hazard (PPRV) release, exposure of susceptible hosts, and the consequences of spread using the following parameters: prevalence of infection, volume of trade, C-ELISA and quarantine screening missing an infected animal, PPRV viability (remaining infective) in transit, and the virus potential for infection.
The magnitude of the consequences was derived from the probability of transmission and spread and the impact of PPRV introduction and establishment.
Accordingly, the probability of occurrence of PPRV in northern Zambia from Tanzania was rated as “high” and the economic consequences were also rated as “high.” Finally, the overall risk of introducing PPRV into northern Zambia from Tanzania at the time of the assessment was rated “high.” It was concluded that import of goats and sheep be prohibited until efficient and adequate measures to reduce the risk have been put in place.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chazya, R.& Muma, John Bwalya& Mwacalimba, K. K.& Karimuribo, E.& Mkandawire, E.& Simuunza, M.. 2014. A Qualitative Assessment of the Risk of Introducing Peste des Petits Ruminants into Northern Zambia from Tanzania. Veterinary Medicine International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chazya, R.…[et al.]. A Qualitative Assessment of the Risk of Introducing Peste des Petits Ruminants into Northern Zambia from Tanzania. Veterinary Medicine International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chazya, R.& Muma, John Bwalya& Mwacalimba, K. K.& Karimuribo, E.& Mkandawire, E.& Simuunza, M.. A Qualitative Assessment of the Risk of Introducing Peste des Petits Ruminants into Northern Zambia from Tanzania. Veterinary Medicine International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051896
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1051896