ANSC440 Lecture II: Impact of Zoonotic Diseases

how many cases of illness are caused by zoonotic diseases anually worldwide?

2.5 billion

how many cases of deaths are caused by zoonotic diseases anually worldwide?

2.7 million

list two ways infectious diseases affect threatened species

pushing species toward local population decline and reducing genetic variability

where does MD rank in poultry production nationally?

9th place

Wen was the FSIS created and why?

in 1996 by Bill Clinton due to the surge in foodborne infections

what percentage of the population does the FSIS cover?

15%

what are the two main types of therapeutic approaches?

therapeutics and subtherapeutics

what is the difference between therapeutics and sub-therapeutics?

therapeutics is treated when an animal is ill, and sub-therapeutics is used for the prevention of animals

what are three impacts of urbanization on zoonotic disease spread?

1. unsafe water

2. poor sanitation

3. overcrowding

what two animals carriy the most pathogens?

1. pigs

2. chickens

how does poverty influence zoonotic disease transmission?

poverty serves as a major reservoir for disease transmission

what are the factors that influence prevalence of existanc od zoonoses?

• pets and animals grown at home

• climate and enviormental

• poverty

• urbanization

• by-product and wastes

what are some impacts of zoonotic diseases on wild animals?

• Loss of biodiversity

• Push threatened species rapidly towards local population

• Reduce genetic variability essential for population health

• Provoke follow-on effect s in interdependent species within a microenvironment

what are some impacts of zoonotic diseases on farm animals?

• Direct threats to farm animal health

• Pushing use of antibiotics

• Threaten to farm worm

• Loss of income 

• Possibility of disease transmission to family]biosecurity and food security

what are some impacts of zoonotic diseases on humans?

• Everything has a half life

  • Antibiotics

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Vaccines