This book is the second volume in the series Livestock Diseases and
Management, and reviews the importance and implications of animal origin
viral zoonoses. It also highlights the specific etiology and
epidemiology of these viral infections and discusses their various
biological and mechanical transmission mechanisms. Further, the book
reviews various measures for controlling viral zoonoses and examines
novel therapeutic and prophylactic strategies.
Discussing recent studies on the pathogenesis and host immune response
to these infections, it underscores the importance of using vaccines
against these viral diseases to reduce the risk of them being
transmitted to humans.Lastly, it describes in detail the challenges
posed by these viral infections and our readiness to face them.