Rinderpest and Peste des Petits Ruminants: Virus Plagues of Large and Small Ruminants (ISSN)

Rinderpest and PPR in Ruminants

Rinderpest and Peste des Petits Ruminants: Virus Plagues of Large and Small Ruminants by William P. Taylor and Thomas Barrett explores two major viral diseases affecting domestic and wild ruminants. It examines their history, viral characteristics, epidemiology, transmission, and vaccination strategies, highlighting their significant impact on livestock populations. This reference supports veterinary professionals and researchers working in animal health, infectious disease control, and livestock disease eradication.

Key Features:

• Covers rinderpest and peste des petits ruminants (PPR)
• Explains the biology of disease-causing morbillaviruses
• Traces the historical impact of rinderpest outbreaks
• Reviews the development of vaccines and vaccination strategies
• Examines disease epidemiology and transmission pathways
• Discusses effects on cattle, sheep, goats, and wildlife
• Highlights the economic and agricultural consequences of outbreaks
• Explores approaches to surveillance and disease control
• Supports understanding of livestock disease eradication efforts
• Useful for veterinarians, researchers, epidemiologists, and animal health professionals