Identification of biosecurity measures and spatial variables as potential risk factors for Aleutian disease in Danish mink farms.

摘要: Eradication of Aleutian disease was initiated in Denmark 1976. The prevalence positive farms has since then been reduced from 100% to only being continuously present the region Vendsyssel, Northern 2004. In this study, we attempted identify risk factors for infection based on logistic regression spatial (environmental, neighbourhood) variables and biosecurity measures. Information potential (management) obtained interviews 342 registered using a structured questionnaire. A total 279 questionnaires were completed (response rate 82%). Additional included analysis. study shows that farm size (the number animals farm) proportion infected neighbouring significant with Mink Disease Virus. These account 35% variation status mink located Vendsyssel during 2009. results indicate coordinated effort farmers area will succeed eradicating Denmark, because individual have eradicated be at re-infection test-positive neighbours.