Systematic Veterinary Virology

CONTROL

• Vaccination: In endemic areas systematic vaccination programs have provided the most effective control over the disease.  Cell-cultured attenuated and inactivated vaccines have been used to prevent disease. Live attenuated virus vaccines delivered by subcutaneous or intradermal route confer immunity lasts up to 2 years. Inactivated vaccines provide about five months protection.
• Eradication: Eradication can be achieved through
• Isolation of infected herds and sick animals for at least 45 days after recovery
• Slaughtering of infected herd (as far as possible)
• Proper disposal of cadavers and products
• Stringent disinfection
• Quarantine before introduction into herds
• Animal and vehicle movement controls within infected areas