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Prevention and Control for Animal Transmissible Diseases

A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Clinical Studies".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 3454

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Ruiz

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Departamento de Sanidad Animal, Grupo de Investigación GISAZ, UIC Zoonosis y Enfermedades Emergentes ENZOEM, Universidad de Córdoba, 14014 Córdoba, Spain
Interests: disease transmission at the animal (domestic and wild)–human–environmental interface; epidemiological surveillance strategies; disease control measures; population monitoring programs
Dr. David Cano-Terriza

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Departamento de Sanidad Animal, Grupo de Investigación GISAZ, UIC Zoonosis y Enfermedades Emergentes ENZOEM, Universidad de Córdoba, 14014 Córdoba, Spain
Interests: disease transmission at the animal (domestic and wild)–human–environmental interface; epidemiological surveillance strategies; disease control measures; population monitoring programs
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Dear Colleagues,

During recent decades, transmissible diseases have caused numerous outbreaks in domestic and wild animals, affecting both animal health and economies worldwide. The prevention and control of many of them have been challenging, especially when multi-host pathogens are involved.

This Special Issue, entitled “Prevention and Control for Animal Transmissible Diseases”, aims to provide a compilation of research articles and reviews that update our knowledge in the scientific literature on both endemic and emerging–re-emerging animal transmissible diseases caused by microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, or parasites. More specifically, the main goal of this Special Issue is to group epidemiological studies on surveillance methods and prevention strategies in order to control animal transmissible diseases that face domestic and wild animal populations globally. Also, modeling approaches for the prevention and control of recent and new epidemics are also welcomed within this Special Issue.

Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Ruiz
Dr. David Cano-Terriza
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • control
  • epidemiology
  • livestock
  • modeling approaches
  • multi-host pathogens
  • outbreaks
  • prevention
  • transmission
  • wildlife

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Equine Infectious Anemia Virus in Equids: A Large-Scale Serosurvey in Western Europe
by Moisés Gonzálvez, Juan J. Franco, David Cano-Terriza, Jesús Barbero-Moyano, Eduard Jose-Cunilleras, Jesús García, Eduardo Alguacil and Ignacio García-Bocanegra
Animals 2025, 15(23), 3499; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15233499 - 4 Dec 2025
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Background: Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is a notifiable disease caused by Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (EIAV), with major sanitary and economic importance for equids worldwide. There is limited and outdated information on the circulation of EIAV in many European countries. In the present [...] Read more.
Background: Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is a notifiable disease caused by Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (EIAV), with major sanitary and economic importance for equids worldwide. There is limited and outdated information on the circulation of EIAV in many European countries. In the present study, we aimed to assess virus exposure in different equid species in Western Europe. Methods: Between 2011 and 2023, a cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the seroprevalence of EIAV in 1676 equids (1444 horses, 106 donkeys and 126 mules/hinnies) from four European regions: Andalusia (Southern Spain; n = 808), Catalonia (Northeastern Spain; n = 437), Southeastern United Kingdom (UK; n = 209), and Ireland (n = 222). Results: None of the analyzed equines tested positive for antibodies against EIAV (0%; 95 %CI: 0.0–0.18), indicating limited virus exposure of the equid populations from these European regions. Conclusions: This finding is consistent with the low EIAV circulation previously reported in Western Europe and the few official EIA outbreaks recorded in the region during the last decade. To the best of the author’s knowledge, this serosurvey represents the first investigation assessing EIAV exposure in equids from Ireland and the UK. Our results not only provide novel epidemiological evidence for the four European regions assessed but also reinforce the effectiveness of surveillance strategies and control measures implemented by European countries, in accordance with national and international regulations, to successfully limit EIAV circulation. Full article
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Abortive Zoonoses in Benin: Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions Gap Among Front-Line Small-Ruminant Production Stakeholders
by Ange-Régis Nonvignon Zoclanclounon, Camus Mahougnon Adoligbe, Bruno Enagnon Lokonon, Gloria Ivy Mensah, Benjamin Obukowho Emikpe, Souaïbou Farougou, Bassirou Bonfoh, Kennedy Kwasi Addo and Cyrille Kadoéïto Boko
Animals 2025, 15(23), 3405; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15233405 - 25 Nov 2025
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Abortive zoonoses represent a major public-health threat and a significant constraint on small-ruminant production in West Africa, particularly in Benin. Yet they remain largely undocumented from the perspective of frontline actors. This cross-sectional study assessed the levels of knowledge, attitude, and perception (KAP) [...] Read more.
Abortive zoonoses represent a major public-health threat and a significant constraint on small-ruminant production in West Africa, particularly in Benin. Yet they remain largely undocumented from the perspective of frontline actors. This cross-sectional study assessed the levels of knowledge, attitude, and perception (KAP) of Beninese farmers, butchers, meat inspectors, and para-veterinary staff. A structured questionnaire containing 28 items (11 knowledge, 9 attitudes, 8 perception) was administered to four professional groups (small ruminant keeper, para-veterinarian, butcher and meat inspectors) from four communes in the South, Central, and North of Benin. The number of correct and desirable responses was evaluated on a 0–100% scale. Overall, respondents demonstrated limited knowledge (50.4 ± 25.2%), highly undesirable attitudes (71.0 ± 23.2%) (higher attitude score means risky practices), and likely desirable (65.0 ± 24.4%) toward abortive zoonoses. Mixed-effect linear regression revealed that knowledge was generally higher among trained professionals such as meat inspectors and para-veterinarians. On the other hand, farmers and butchers showed larger informational gaps and more frequent risky practices. Respondents with previous experience of livestock abortion tended to be more aware of zoonotic risks but did not consistently translate this awareness into safer behavior. Correlations between knowledge and perception were weak and non-significant (r = 0.14; p = 0.135). Psychometric analysis revealed that the Knowledge scale was robust and effectively discriminated between respondents, while the Attitude scale showed poor validity, likely due to social desirability bias. Most participants perceived abortive diseases as a serious threat, yet this awareness did not translate into safer practices. The findings highlight substantial cognitive gaps, persistent risky practices and an incomplete perception of danger among value-chain actors. They underscore the need for targeted, behavior-change interventions in Benin, prioritizing practical training for farmers and butchers and the scaling-up of flock vaccination within a strengthened One Health framework. Full article
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Risk Assessment of Global Animal Melioidosis Under Current and Future Climate Scenarios
by Suya Li, Le Xu, Yuqing Jiao, Shiyuan Li, Yingxue Yang, Feng Lan, Si Chen, Churiga Man, Li Du, Qiaoling Chen, Fengyang Wang and Hongyan Gao
Animals 2025, 15(3), 455; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15030455 - 6 Feb 2025
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Melioidosis is a zoonotic disease that is caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, which is a serious public health and safety risk. In order to explore the global animal melioidosis risk distribution and its dynamic response to future climate scenarios, we collected global data [...] Read more.
Melioidosis is a zoonotic disease that is caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, which is a serious public health and safety risk. In order to explore the global animal melioidosis risk distribution and its dynamic response to future climate scenarios, we collected global data about reported animal incidence sites. Data regarding the density of Burkholderia pseudomallei in the environment were created by collecting and sorting information about the Burkholderia pseudomallei occurrence sites in contaminated air, soil, and water. Combined with bioclimatic variables, the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) niche was modeled for global animal melioidosis. The findings indicate that under current bioclimatic conditions, global animal melioidosis risk regions are concentrated between 30° S and 30° N, with high-risk areas being mainly in Central America, the northern part of South America, and eastern and southern India, among others. Most countries will expand their risk regions under future climatic scenarios. Melioidosis risk expanding towards higher northern latitudes has led to new epidemic areas. In addition, the melioidosis risk area will contract in some areas. Therefore, we have provided a basis for global melioidosis surveillance and propose feasible strategies for prevention and control in high-risk regions, which will help countries to carry out targeted surveillance and prevention to reduce risks and losses. Full article
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