Multilayer network analysis of FMD transmission and containment among beef cattle farms
Abstract As a highly contagious livestock viral disease, foot-and-mouth disease poses a great threat to the beef-cattle industry. Direct animal movement is always considered as a major route for between-farm transmission of FMD virus. Sharing contaminated equipment and vehicles have also attracted i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-09-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-19981-0 |