Wildlife-associated zoonotic diseases in some southern African countries in relation to game meat safety : a review

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dc.contributor.authorBekker, Johan L.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorHoffman, Louw C.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorJooste, Piet J.en_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2013-07-03T08:19:43Z
dc.date.available2013-07-03T08:19:43Z
dc.date.issued2012-12-05
dc.descriptionCITATION: Bekker, J. L., Hoffman, L. C. & Jooste, P. J. 2012. Wildlife-associated zoonotic diseases in some southern African countries in relation to game meat safety : a review. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 79(1), Art. #422, doi:10.4102/ojvr.v79i1.422.
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://www.ojvr.org
dc.description.abstractWith on-going changes in land use practices from conventional livestock farming to commercial, wildlife-based activities, the interface or interaction between livestock and wildlife is increasing. As part of the wildlife-based activities of ecotourism, breeding and hunting, game farmers are also exploring the utilisation of meat from hunted or harvested game. The expanding interface or increased interaction between livestock and wildlife increases the risk of disease incidence and the emergence of new diseases or the re-emergence of previously diagnosed diseases. The risk is not only related to domestic and wild animal health, but also to the occupational hazards that it poses to animal handlers and the consumers of game meat. This review endeavours to highlight the role that game plays in the spreading of zoonotic diseases to other animals and humans. Examples of zoonotic diseases that have occurred in wild animals in the past, their relevance and risk have been summarised and should function as a quick reference guide for wildlife veterinarians, ecologists, farmers, hunters, slaughter staff, processors and public health professionals.
dc.description.urihttp://www.ojvr.org/index.php/ojvr/article/view/422
dc.description.versionPublisher's version
dc.format.extent12 pages
dc.identifier.citationBekker, J. L., Hoffman, L. C. & Jooste, P. J. 2012. Wildlife-associated zoonotic diseases in some southern African countries in relation to game meat safety : a review. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 79(1), Art. #422, doi:10.4102/ojvr.v79i1.422.
dc.identifier.issn2219-0635 (online)
dc.identifier.issn0030-2465 (print)
dc.identifier.otherdoi:10.4102/ojvr.v79i1.422
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/82594
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAOSIS Publishing
dc.rights.holderAuthors retain copyright
dc.subjectWildlife as fooden_ZA
dc.subjectMeat industry and tradeen_ZA
dc.subjectVenison industryen_ZA
dc.subjectZoonosesen_ZA
dc.titleWildlife-associated zoonotic diseases in some southern African countries in relation to game meat safety : a reviewen_ZA
dc.typeArticle
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