Why the study?
With increasing concern over potential foot-and-mouth disease incursion into Australia and devastating potential impacts, this project critically appraises current literature on the simulated use and effectiveness of vaccination for controlling disease spread.
Does vaccination control the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in Australian livestock in the event of an outbreak?
Does vaccination control the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in Australian livestock in the event of an outbreak?
Vaccination is likely effective at controlling the size and duration of a simulated foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Australian livestock, though its cost-effectiveness remains unclear.
With recent outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Indonesia and Bali, industry, government and public concern for its incursion into Australia is increasing. The potential impact of an outbreak on the agricultural industry and national economy could be devastating. To date, research conducted in relation to FMD in Australia predominantly concerns simulations and models performed to predict various outcomes. This project critically appraises the current literature regarding the simulated use of vaccination and its effectiveness for controlling the spread of FMD in Australia in the event of an outbreak. Findings from 10 modelling studies suggest that vaccination is effective at controlling the size and duration of an outbreak (under certain conditions), however, there is less clarity about cost-effectiveness.
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