| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5792898 | Preventive Veterinary Medicine | 2016 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
A total of 27 FMD/SF preventive activities were identified. The estimated median (minimum-maximum) of total costs amounted to â¬32 (18-50) million in 2013. The single most costly FMD/SF related activity, amounting to â¬8 (5-13) million or 26% of total costs, was a national legal requirement to clean lorries immediately after transportation of live animals. The distribution of costs between stakeholders was estimated to be as follows: pig industry 63%, cattle industry 27%, and the public authorities 10%. Most of the activities focused on reducing the probability of spreading FMD/SF, while only a few activities were directed mainly towards reducing the probability of introduction. Legally required FMD/SF activities (mainly based on EU legislation) accounted for 60% of the activities, while FMD/SF related measures agreed on at sector level and measures implemented due to individual initiatives, such as farmer's investment in specially built delivery facilities, each accounted for 20%.
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Authors
Sigrid Denver, Lis Alban, Anette Boklund, Hans Houe, Sten Mortensen, Erik Rattenborg, Trine Vig Tamstorf, Henrik Zobbe, Tove Christensen,