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Economic Modeling of Livestock Disease Outbreaks
Get PDFThe paper surveys articles examining the economic impacts of a livestock disease outbreak and focuses on modeling issues. One set of papers considers setting an import barrier when there is a livestock disease risk. They show that the level of a risk-based import barrier is sensitive to the impact of disease on economic welfare. The remaining articles focus on estimates of the economic impacts. An outbreak is modeled in a U.S. agricultural sector model and shows the importance of lost exports and consumer response to the magnitude of losses. The final paper argues for de-composition of the welfare impacts. Lessons for future research include improved links to epidemiological research, improved inclusion of trade, extension to non-agricultural sectors, and knowledge of consumer response.Foot-and-mouth disease, Modeling, Trade, Livestock Production/Industries,
ECONOMICALLY DETERMINED LIVESTOCK QUARANTINE ZONES
Get PDFThis paper examines economic factors present when setting quarantine zones for contagious livestock diseases like foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). A conceptual model explores the trade-offs as zone size expands. One trade-off is between the cost of economic activity inside the zone and the benefits of reduced disease spread. There are also agricultural and non-agricultural price effects to consider. Two hypothetical counties are constructed to illustrate the ides. Town or city location is critical to the size. Livestock density is inversely related to zone size with low density regions able to reduce disease spread at relatively low cost.Livestock Production/Industries,
Building Culturally and Linguistically Competent Services to Support Young Children, Their Families, and School Readiness
Get PDFProvides guidance, tools, and resources that promote cultural and linguistic competence in young children and families. Outlines a holistic approach to service delivery for preschool skills development
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