Wild deer as a source of infection for livestock and humans in the UK

Wild deer can feature in the epidemiology of a wide range of livestock and human diseases in the United Kingdom by representing a source of disease via various transmission routes. This review highlights current and possible future infections of deer in the UK which may have an impact on livestock a...

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Veröffentlicht in:The veterinary journal (1997) Jg. 174; H. 2; S. 260 - 276
Hauptverfasser: Böhm, Monika, White, Piran C.L., Chambers, Julia, Smith, Lesley, Hutchings, M.R.
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: England Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2007
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ISSN:1090-0233, 1532-2971
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Zusammenfassung:Wild deer can feature in the epidemiology of a wide range of livestock and human diseases in the United Kingdom by representing a source of disease via various transmission routes. This review highlights current and possible future infections of deer in the UK which may have an impact on livestock and/or human health. Increases in deer abundance as well as range expansion are likely to exacerbate the potential for disease persistence due to the formation of multi-species deer assemblages, which may act as disease reservoirs. Climatic changes are likely to have a direct impact on the presence and abundance of various pathogens and their vectors, so that with a warming climate exotic diseases may play a role in future UK livestock and wildlife disease management. This paper highlights the need for a monitoring strategy for wildlife diseases, in particular infections in wild deer, in the UK.
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ISSN:1090-0233
1532-2971
DOI:10.1016/j.tvjl.2006.11.003