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Control and eradication

Eradication

 

Epidemiological investigations

 
  • To identify the source of the infection by investigating all movements onto the infected premises (IP) for up to 21 days before the first appearance of clinical signs.

  • To limit the spread of disease by tracing all movements off the IP during the time that virus might have been present on the farm.

  • Tracing to include:

  • animals

  • animal products including meat

  • non-animal products including equipment and vehicles

  • milk tankers

  • people, especially those with animal contact, e.g., vets, inseminators etc.

   


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