Reducing zoonotic disease transmission in dairy farms

14-02-2023 | |
Studies show that farm workers who change their clothes after assisting with birth, and professional farm visitors wearing boots and clothes had lower odds of Coxiella burnetii infection. Photo: Dennis Beek
Studies show that farm workers who change their clothes after assisting with birth, and professional farm visitors wearing boots and clothes had lower odds of Coxiella burnetii infection. Photo: Dennis Beek
Zoonotic diseases are a significant public health concern and an occupational risk for farm workers who are in regular contact with dairy cattle. In addition, increased zoonotic infections decrease dairy farm labour force productivity. Therefore, it is essential from a public health and economic perspective to reduce the emergence and transmission of zoonotic diseases by using effective biosecurity measures. According to the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization,


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