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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary epidemiology
  • Infectious disease dynamics
  • Livestock health

Background:

  • Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) poses a significant threat to livestock globally.
  • Buffalo are important reservoirs for FMD virus (FMDV) in certain regions.
  • The role of persistently infected carriers in FMD transmission requires further quantification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the contribution of carrier buffalo to the persistence of foot-and-mouth disease.
  • To identify key factors influencing carrier status and transmission potential.
  • To inform FMD control and eradication programs.

Main Methods:

  • Mathematical modeling of FMD transmission dynamics.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data from buffalo populations.
  • Estimation of carrier prevalence and transmission rates.

Main Results:

  • Carrier buffalo significantly contribute to the long-term persistence of FMDV.
  • The duration of carrier status and contact rates influence disease spread.
  • Quantification of the effective reproduction number associated with carrier states.

Conclusions:

  • Carrier buffalo are critical for maintaining FMDV enzootics.
  • Targeting carrier animals may be essential for FMD eradication.
  • Effective FMD control requires integrated strategies addressing carrier dynamics.