Key result
Foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in Thailand resulted in significantly higher morbidity rates in dairy cows compared to calves (RR 2.43) and caused average direct economic losses of 56 USD per animal.
Why the study?
Foot and mouth disease impacts livestock production in Thailand, where outbreaks occur annually despite a national vaccination program.
Population
193 dairy farms, 55 beef farms, and 25 pig farms affected by FMD in Thailand
Design
Observational epidemiological study
Authors
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Species-specific morbidity differences may inform Thai outbreak response; hypothesis-generating for targeted vaccination strategies.
Observational (n=273)
Yes
Relative Risk: 2.43 (95% CI 1.8–3.28)
p-value: p=<0.001
FMD outbreaks cause substantial epidemiological and economic impacts on livestock farms in Thailand, primarily driven by milk production losses.
Chanchaidechachai et al. (2022) conducted an observational in Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) (n=273). Adult age (dairy cows) vs. Dairy calves was evaluated on FMD morbidity rate (Rate ratio 2.43, 95% CI 1.80-3.28, p=<0.001). Foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in Thailand resulted in significantly higher morbidity rates in dairy cows compared to calves (RR 2.43) and caused average direct economic losses of 56 USD per animal.