Feral pigs as a reservoir for zoonotic and transboundary diseases in the Western Pacific Region

Author: Andrew M Adamu ^{1
,

2} ; Cadhla Firth ^{1
,

2} ; Bruce Gummow ¹ ; Roslyn I Hickson ^{3
,

4} ; Andrew J Hoskins ^{1
,

4} ; Paul F Horwood ^{1
,

2}
Author Information

1. College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
2. Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
3. Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
4. Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: animals, feral, pigs, zoonoses, surveillance, One Health
From: Western Pacific Surveillance and Response 2024;15(1):56-58
CountryWHO-WPRO
Language:English
Abstract: Feral pigs are known as triple-threat pests due to their impact on health, agriculture and the ecosystem. Recent emerging infectious disease outbreaks have emphasized their role as reservoirs and amplifiers of disease and highlight the need for increased surveillance in the Western Pacific Region.
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