Population Dynamics and Herd Immunity

Authors

  • G. L. Stokka Sr. Veterinarian, Pfizer Animal Health, 11551 2nd Street SE, Cooperstown, ND 58425

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20064681

Keywords:

pathogen transmission, epidemiology, population dynamics, herd immunity, disease control, livestock businesses

Abstract

Understanding the population dynamics of pathogen transmission is critical to developing control programs for disease. Controlling contagious pathogens in human populations through vaccination has been successfully used to stop spread of disease and ultimately control outbreaks. This effect is termed "herd immunity". This concept needs to be well understood by veterinarians as they are called upon to provide disease control recommendations and advice to livestock businesses.

Cover image of the 39th Conference Proceedings: Three calves lying down in a pasture next to a white fence. Behind them, a rainbow spans over the distant hills. Yellow background.

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Published

2006-09-21

Issue

2006

Section

Beef Sessions