Emerging Infectious Diseases in Water Buffalo An Economic and Public Health Concern

• Other Authors: Villanueva, Marvin A. (Editor), Mingala, Claro N. (Editor), Alexis Tubalinal, Gabriel S. (Editor), Blanca Gaban, Paula V. (Editor), Nakajima, Chie (Editor), Suzuki, Yasuhiko (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2018
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine: infectious diseases & therapeutics; economy, zoonosis
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Water buffalo is of great significance for the livestock industry worldwide because of its food value and agricultural importance. Thanks to its adaptability to tropical climate, innovative breeding and animal husbandry, its role in the industry has increased over time. However, vast economic losses...