Research progress on plague infection and transmission in Tibetan sheep
10.3969/j.issn.1002-2694.2025.00.153
- VernacularTitle:藏系绵羊感染和传播鼠疫相关研究进展
- Author:
Wenjing AN
1
;
Jinxiao XI
;
Aiwei HE
;
Dingsheng WANG
;
Daqin XU
;
Xiaojie ZHOU
Author Information
1. 甘肃中医药大学,兰州 730020;甘肃省疾病预防控制中心,兰州 730020
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tibetan sheep;
infection and transmission;
plague;
prevention and control
- From:
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses
2025;41(9):982-986
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Tibetan sheep,the main domestic animal raised in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau region,are a source of human plague transmission.In the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau region,Tibetan sheep are considered valuable breeding resources,because of their large body size and high adaptability to high-altitude environments.In recent years,many pastoral areas,particularly those with marmot plague sources,have improved the structure of sheep breeds through pure breeding of Tibetan sheep or hybridization with Tibetan sheep to improve breed quality.The scale of breeding of Tibetan sheep or hybrid sheep is increasing,and their participation in the spread of plague poses a severe challenge to plague prevention and control.This article provides a comprehensive review of the current status of Tibetan sheep plague and related research progress,to provide a theoretical basis for further exploration and research on plague infection and transmission in Tibetan sheep and hybrid sheep.The findings will be critical for conducting risk assessment of Ti-betan sheep plague in marmot plague source areas,enhancing monitoring and early warning capabilities,formulating and implement-ing risk control measures,and strictly preventing the occurrence and spread of human plague.
