The economic value of R0 for macroparasitic diseases

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Abstract

Economic values are used to balance the emphasis on breeding goal traits, and determine whether selection for a trait is worthwhile. The basic reproduction ratio (R0) determines transmission dynamics of a disease and, therefore, R0 is an appropriate breeding goal trait. This study presents an easy to use framework for the derivation of the economic value of R0 for macroparasitic diseases. An example for sea lice in salmon is provided, resulting in an estimate of R0 of 2.9 with an economic value of -0.072 €/unit R0/kg production. Keywords: Economic value, R0, epidemiology, disease
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production
Subtitle of host publicationVolume Genetic gain - Breeding Objectives and Economics of Selection Schemes 2
PublisherWCGALP
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 16 Feb 2018
EventWorld Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production (2018) - Auckland, New Zealand
Duration: 11 Feb 201816 Feb 2018

Conference/symposium

Conference/symposiumWorld Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production (2018)
Abbreviated titleWCGALP 2018
Country/TerritoryNew Zealand
CityAuckland
Period11/02/1816/02/18

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