The old practice in FMD control for the industrialized nations has run into challenges. In light of the current situation, what is the risk-benefit calculation for non-vaccination?
In this era of the global village, the risks of non-vaccination are escalating as described below: The risk of accidental infection increases with global trade and travel; The risk of deliberate infection is considered non-negligible by many intelligence agencies; and Detecting an outbreak before it has spread far is made more difficult by modern livestock stocking densities, centralized marketing practices and a decline in veterinary surveillance. The current outbreak in Europe suggests not vaccinating may not be cheaper after all.
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