The Susceptibility of Some Australian Fauna to Infection With Foot and Mouth Disease Virus

Snowdon, W. A.

doi:10.1038/icb.1968.174

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“…Snowdon (33) reported that many species of Australian mammals are susceptible to FMDY. Viral multiplication took place and antibody was produced but lesions were seen only in the tree and red kangaroos (Macropus spp.…”

Section: Species Affectedmentioning

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The epidemiology of foot-and-mouth disease: Implications for New Zealand

Sanson

1994

New Zealand Veterinary Journal

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Foot-and-mouth disease is an acute, highly communicable disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals, both domesticated and wild. It may well be the most contagious disease known in the animal kingdom. The key features that contribute to this include its ability to gain entry and initiate infection through a variety of sites, the small infective dose, the short incubation period, the release of virus before the onset of clinical signs, the massive quantities of virus excreted from infected animals, its ability to spread large distances due to airborne dispersal, and the persistence of the virus in the environment. These features, plus the ability of the virus to be disseminated through the movements of animals, animal products, people, and plant and equipment makes the disease very difficult to control. New Zealand has never experienced a foot-and-mouth disease epidemic, and the economic consequences of an outbreak would be disastrous, due to the eradication costs, the loss of productivity and the impact on the export of animals and animal products. The smuggling of meat products, embryos or semen into the country are perceived as the most likely ways in which the disease could be introduced. The New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries therefore operates a two-tier system of defense against foot-and-mouth disease. The first tier involves border protection through stringent import controls to prevent the entry of infectious material. If this barrier is breached, an emergency response programme is activated, involving a stamping-out eradication strategy. This paper attempts to draw on overseas historical outbreak experiences and research findings to gain insights into the epidemiology of foot-and-mouth disease as it would relate to New Zealand.

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Section: Species Affectedmentioning

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The epidemiology of foot-and-mouth disease: Implications for New Zealand

Sanson

1994

New Zealand Veterinary Journal

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“…Besides farm animals, FMD also affects more than 30 wild ruminant species [224]. In natural infections, the main route of virus entry is the respiratory tract, and as few as one to ten infective particles can produce the disease [84,220].…”

Section: The Virus and The Diseasementioning

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Foot-and-mouth disease virus: a long known virus, but a current threat

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-Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) was the first animal virus identified. Since then, FMDV has become a model system in animal virology and a considerable amount of information on its structure, biology and vaccinology has been obtained. However, the disease that this virus produces (FMD) still constitutes one of the main animal health concerns. In this review, we have attempted to summarise the state of the knowledge in different basic and applied areas of FMDV research, with emphasis on those aspects relevant to the control of the disease. FMDV / structure / immunity / vaccine / variability / diagnosisRésumé -Le virus de la fièvre aphteuse : un virus connu de longue date, qui demeure une menace. Le virus de la fièvre aphteuse a été le premier virus animal identifié. Depuis lors, il est devenu un système modèle en virologie animale, et une quantité importante d'informations sur sa structure, sa biologie et sa vaccinologie a été obtenue. Cependant la maladie provoquée par ce virus constitue encore une inquiétude majeure en santé animale. Dans cette revue, nous avons tenté de résumer l'état des connaissances dans différents domaines de recherche, à la fois fondamentaux et appliqués, sur le virus de la fièvre aphteuse, en mettant l'accent sur les aspects relatifs au contrôle de la maladie. virus de la fièvre aphteuse / immunité / vaccin / variabilité / diagnostic

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“…Camels also have a wide distribution, but have a low density with little association with susceptible animals except in times of drought. The tree kangaroo (Dendrologus matschei) , which under laboratory conditions is susceptible to infection with FMD virus (Snowdon 1968), has a very restricted distribution, a low density and its arboreal habits would decrease its effectiveness as a vector of FMD .…”

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“…Although Snowdon (1968) showed that FMD virus would multiply in the water rat (Hydromys chrysogaster), the susceptibility of other native rodents to exotic diseases is not known. It is likely, however, that a large proportion would be susceptible to infection with Aujeszky's disease virus, and some could be involved in a sylvatic cycle of Venezuelan encephalomyelitis.…”

Section: Native Rodentsmentioning

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“…Little is known of the susceptibility of Australian marsupials and monotremes to exotic disease agents. Snowdon (1968) tested 8 different species of marsupials and one species of monotremc for susceptibility to infection with FMD virus, that is the red kangaroo, grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus), Matschie's tree kangaroo (Dendroiagus matschiei), Bennets wallaby (Macropus rufrogrisea fructica), common wombat (Vombatus ursinus) , brush-tailed possum ( Trichosurus vulpecula) , potoroo (Potorous tridactylus) , Stuart's antechinus ( A ntechinus stuartii)a marsupial mouseand echidna ( Tachyglossus acdeatus) .…”

Section: Marsupials and Monotremesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Role of Wild Animals in the Spread of Exotic Diseases in Australia

Murray

Snowdon

1976

Aust Veterinary J

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The distributions of the following feral animals are given -- cattle, buffalo, pig, goat, deer, camel, horse, donkey, fox, dog and cat -- and the native dingo. The possible role these and the native rodents, marsupials and monotremes would play should an exotic disease of livestock enter Australia is discussed. It is considered that feral animals would be important in creating foci from which the disease would spread.

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The Susceptibility of Some Australian Fauna to Infection With Foot and Mouth Disease Virus

Cited by 16 publications

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The epidemiology of foot-and-mouth disease: Implications for New Zealand

The epidemiology of foot-and-mouth disease: Implications for New Zealand

Foot-and-mouth disease virus: a long known virus, but a current threat

The Role of Wild Animals in the Spread of Exotic Diseases in Australia

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