Abstract:Indirect costs of animal disease outbreaks often significantly exceed
the direct costs. Despite their importance, indirect costs remain poorly
characterised due to their complexity. In this study, we developed a
framework to assess the indirect costs of a hypothetical African Swine
Fever outbreak in Switzerland. We collected data through international
and national stakeholder interviews, analysis of national disease
control regulations and industry data. We developed a framework to
capture the resulting qualit… Show more
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