Description
Emerging infectious diseases pose an increasingly serious threat to a number of endangered or sensitive species and are increasingly recognized as one of the major factors driving species extinction. Despite the significant impact of pathogens on conservation, no single book has yet integrated the theoretical principles underlying disease transmission with the practical health considerations for helping wildlife professionals and conservation biologists to manage disease outbreaks and conserve biodiversity. This novel and accessible ebook Infectious Disease Ecology and Conservation offers a foundational section focusing on the role of pathogens in natural ecosystems, the dynamics of transmission in different environments, and the factors driving wildlife disease outbreaks. Guidelines for effective modelling and data analysis is devoted to disease prevention and control including the prevention of novel outbreaks, the use of diseases as biocontrol agents, and the associated issues of ethics, public communication, and outreach. 304 p.
- Johannes Foufopoulos. Associate Professor. School for Environmental and Sustainability, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (USA).
- Gary A. Wobeser. Professor Emeritus. Department of Veterinary Pathology, Western College of Veterinary Science, University of Saskatchevan, Saskaton, SK (Canada).
- Hamish McCallum. Professor and Director of the Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, Griffith University, Brisbane (Australia).
- Publication date (digital version): 2022-05 – Oxford University Press.
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