Prevalence, distribution and risk factors of farmer reported swine influenza infection in Guangdong Province, China

Y. Li; J. Edwards; Y. Wang; G. Zhang; C. Cai; M. Zhao; B. Huang; I.D. Robertson

doi:10.1016/j.prevetmed.2019.03.011

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Prevalence, distribution and risk factors of farmer reported swine influenza infection in Guangdong Province, China

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Prevalence, distribution and risk factors of farmer reported swine influenza infection in Guangdong Province, China

Y. Li, J. Edwards, Y. Wang, G. Zhang, C. Cai, M. Zhao, B. Huang and I.D. Robertson

Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Vol.167, pp.1-8

2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2019.03.011

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Abstract

A cross-sectional study was undertaken to better understand the husbandry, management and biosecurity practices of pig farms in Guangdong Province (GD), China to identify risk factors for farmer reported swine influenza (SI) on their farms. Questionnaires were administered to 153 owners/managers of piggeries (average of 7 from each of the 21 prefectures in GD). Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify risk factors for farmer reported SI in piggeries during the six months preceding the questionnaire administration. The ability of wild birds to enter piggeries (OR 2.50, 95% CI: 1.01-6.16), the presence of poultry on a pig-farm (OR 3.24, 95% CI: 1.52-6.94) and no biosecurity measures applied to workers before entry to the piggery (OR 2.65, 95% CI: 1.04-6.78) were found to increase the likelihood of SI being reported by farmers in a multivariable logistic regression model. The findings of this study highlight the importance of understanding the local pig industry and the practices adopted when developing control measures to reduce the risk of SI to pig farms.

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Title: Prevalence, distribution and risk factors of farmer reported swine influenza infection in Guangdong Province, China
Authors/Creators: Y. Li (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
J. Edwards (Author/Creator) - China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center
Y. Wang (Author/Creator) - China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center
G. Zhang (Author/Creator) - South China Agricultural University
C. Cai (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
M. Zhao (Author/Creator) - Department of Agriculture of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China.
B. Huang (Author/Creator) - China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center
I.D. Robertson (Author/Creator) - Huazhong Agricultural University
Publication Details: Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Vol.167, pp.1-8
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Identifiers: 991005544728607891
Copyright: © 2019 Elsevier B.V.
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration; International collaboration
Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.104 Virology - General; 1.104.126 Influenza
Web Of Science research areas: Veterinary Sciences
ESI research areas: Plant & Animal Science