Economic analysis of an outbreak of avian influenza, 1997-1998

摘要: Objective To determine economic losses associated with an outbreak of avian influenza in flocks Pennsylvania during 1997 and 1998. Sample population 5 premises containing influenza-infected layer, pullet, turkey flocks. Procedure Losses incurred before depopulation, those at the time that were attributable to depopulation (unrealized loss income) evaluated. Results extrapolated provide values for all infected Extrapolating costs determined on basis age number birds from sample other nonpathogenic H7N2 yielded estimated total cost poultry industry $3.5 million. Clinical implications The virus is not highly pathogenic. If pathogenicity does change, then state federal governments will have severe 1997-1998 similar 1983-1984 Pennsylvania. decrease potential financial could result future outbreaks influenza, it essential commercial livebird market system be separated via increased use biosecurity measures.