Effects of climate change on the occurrence and distribution of livestock diseases

This study describes direct and indirect processes linking climate change and infectious diseases in livestock

Abstract

皇冠体育app planet鈥檚 mean air and ocean temperatures have been rising over the last century because of increasing greenhouse gas emissions. 皇冠体育appse changes have substantial effects on the epidemiology of infectious diseases. 皇冠体育app authors describe direct and indirect processes linking climate change and infectious diseases in livestock with reference to specific case studies.

This research was supported by the Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) programme

Citation

Bett, B.; Kiunga, P.; Gachohi, J.; Sindato, C.; Mbotha, D.; Robinson, T.; Lindahl, J.; Grace, D. (2017) Effects of climate change on the occurrence and distribution of livestock diseases Preventive Veterinary Medicine Volume 137 Issue 1 pp 119-129

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Published 13 April 2018