RESUMEN

In 2009 CaribVET conducted a survey among Caribbean national Veterinary Services to assess perceptions of risk assessment and to identify the principal exotic diseases of concern in the region and their means of introduction. The results showed that the introduction of live animals was considered the most likely route of introduction of exotic animal pathogens, followed by the uncontrolled introduction of animal products by boat passengers. The results were used to define a regional strategy for assessing animal health risks that highlights the importance of within-region exchanges.

Asunto(s)

Control de Enfermedades Transmisibles/métodos , Enfermedades Transmisibles Emergentes/veterinaria , Enfermedades Transmisibles/veterinaria , Enfermedades Endémicas/veterinaria , Animales , Región del Caribe/epidemiología , Control de Enfermedades Transmisibles/estadística & datos numéricos , Enfermedades Transmisibles/epidemiología , Enfermedades Transmisibles Emergentes/epidemiología , Enfermedades Transmisibles Emergentes/prevención & control , Enfermedades Endémicas/prevención & control , Enfermedades Endémicas/estadística & datos numéricos , Medición de Riesgo , Factores de Riesgo , Encuestas y Cuestionarios