A Case-Case Study of Fowl Cholera and ORT Infections in Midwestern Poultry Production
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2024-03
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The health and productivity of the commercial poultry industry are critically impacted by infectious diseases, notably fowl cholera and Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale (ORT) infections. These diseases cause substantial economic losses and raise animal welfare concerns due to their high mortality and morbidity rates. Traditional approaches to managing these infections have primarily focused on biosecurity and vaccination, with less consideration given to the broader environmental context of poultry farms. Recognizing this gap, our study aims to explore the spatial relationship between land cover and the incidence of Fowl cholera and ORT in commercial poultry farms in Ohio and Indiana. By employing GIS perspectives, this research seeks to understand how different land cover types surrounding poultry farms influence the occurrence and severity of these infections. The objective is to provide new insights into the role of environmental factors in disease dynamics, potentially leading to more effective and nuanced disease control strategies.
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Health Sciences: 1st Place (The Ohio State University Edward F. Hayes Advanced Research
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Case-case study, Fowl cholera, Land cover, ORT infection