Infectious diseases can significantly affect the livestock economy. Economic losses are caused by anyrestrictions and measures implemented at an international level, veterinary expenses for the treatment ofsymptomatic subjects, a reduction in productivity (both for milk production and weight gain) andreproductive performance, and many others. An in-depth study of these issues is essential to fullyunderstanding the costs that cause the presence of infections in farms in order to justify the costs of anyinterventions aimed at limiting their spread. In recent years, we have witnessed a cyclical comparison ofnew infections or the reappearance of the same, which jeopardizes the productivity and therefore thecompetitiveness of livestock farms. A veterinary epidemiological approach to animal infections isconcerned with disease control and management in the livestock population. This research topic wouldinclude significant aspects of the economic impact and control of infections, such as infection detectionissues, calculations of disease prevalence and economic implications, and the execution of controlprograms. Infectious diseases control may enhance animal health and welfare, improve production,eliminate possible market difficulties, and increase overall business profitability. The purpose of this issue isto present fresh facts and trends on the economic impact of infections on the farm industry.This Research topic will focus on, but is not limited to, the following topics:-Evaluation of economic impacts concerned the presence of infections in livestock farms-Evaluation of prevention and prophylactic measures against infectious diseases-Management and control of infections in livestock farms-Cross-species transmission of pathogens between livestock animals-Control strategies to prevent infections in livestock animalsWorks relating to infectious diseases able to cause enteric and respiratory syndromes in pigs (includingPorcine reproductive Syndrome virus, Mycoplasma, Actinobacillus pleropneumoniae, Brachyspira etc.)ruminants (including Coronaviruses, Bovine Diarrhea virus, Paratubercolosis, Bovine Herpesvirus) as well asother domestic species are welcome. Also of great interest are the articles relating to the spread andimpact of reportable (as Pseudorabies, Bluetongue, Lumpy Skin Disease, African Swine Fever, Foot andMouth disease, Peste des petits ruminants, Tuberculosis, Brucellosis, Leptospirosis, Q fever etc.) oremerging infectious diseases (as Akabane virus, Schmallenberg, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever etc.) on farms.
Infectious diseases can significantly affect the livestock economy. Economic losses are caused by anyrestrictions and measures implemented at an international level, veterinary expenses for the treatment ofsymptomatic subjects, a reduction in productivity (both for milk production and weight gain) andreproductive performance, and many others. An in-depth study of these issues is essential to fullyunderstanding the costs that cause the presence of infections in farms in order to justify the costs of anyinterventions aimed at limiting their spread. In recent years, we have witnessed a cyclical comparison ofnew infections or the reappearance of the same, which jeopardizes the productivity and therefore thecompetitiveness of livestock farms. A veterinary epidemiological approach to animal infections isconcerned with disease control and management in the livestock population. This research topic wouldinclude significant aspects of the economic impact and control of infections, such as infection detectionissues, calculations of disease prevalence and economic implications, and the execution of controlprograms. Infectious diseases control may enhance animal health and welfare, improve production,eliminate possible market difficulties, and increase overall business profitability. The purpose of this issue isto present fresh facts and trends on the economic impact of infections on the farm industry.This Research topic will focus on, but is not limited to, the following topics:-Evaluation of economic impacts concerned the presence of infections in livestock farms-Evaluation of prevention and prophylactic measures against infectious diseases-Management and control of infections in livestock farms-Cross-species transmission of pathogens between livestock animals-Control strategies to prevent infections in livestock animalsWorks relating to infectious diseases able to cause enteric and respiratory syndromes in pigs (includingPorcine reproductive Syndrome virus, Mycoplasma, Actinobacillus pleropneumoniae, Brachyspira etc.)ruminants (including Coronaviruses, Bovine Diarrhea virus, Paratubercolosis, Bovine Herpesvirus) as well asother domestic species are welcome. Also of great interest are the articles relating to the spread andimpact of reportable (as Pseudorabies, Bluetongue, Lumpy Skin Disease, African Swine Fever, Foot andMouth disease, Peste des petits ruminants, Tuberculosis, Brucellosis, Leptospirosis, Q fever etc.) oremerging infectious diseases (as Akabane virus, Schmallenberg, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever etc.) on farms.