Aphtae epizooticae Scorecard

Species:  Aphtae epizooticae

Common Name:  Hoof and mouth disease

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Results

Impact Total:24 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:19 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RatePotential to spread very rapidly, up to 40 miles airborn movement potential from infected swine for example5
Spread AmountInfects many domestic agricultural animals including cattle, swine, sheep and goats. Also infects deer and elk.4
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalDeer, elk and antelope are susceptible3
AgriculturalSevere threat potential to most commercial meat and dairy animals (except poultry).5
Infrastructure2
CulturalAffects on hunting and aesthetics.4
HealthLimited zoonotic potential with some human cases reported.1
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total24

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
Detection3
Control2
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryStrong quarantine laws are in affect to prevent introduction5
ControlEradication is mandated if an outbreak is discovered5
OutreachVetrinarians and ranchers are trained to recognize this disease4
Total19

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