Open AccessGlobal trends in infectious diseases of swine
Author(s) -
Kimberly VanderWaal,
John Deen
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
proceedings of the national academy of sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.011
H-Index - 771
eISSN - 1091-6490
pISSN - 0027-8424
DOI - 10.1073/pnas.1806068115
Subject(s) - biosecurity , outbreak , preparedness , context (archaeology) , infectious disease (medical specialty) , food security , global health , agriculture , multinational corporation , globalization , biology , business , geography , microbiology and biotechnology , disease , economic growth , political science , medicine , health care , ecology , virology , economics , pathology , finance , paleontology , law
Significance Pig production is an important component of global food security, agricultural economies, and local and international trade. Infectious diseases impact pig health and the stability and productivity of the global swine industry. By reviewing >57,000 publications on swine diseases, we identify priority pathogens in different regions and document shifting research priorities across 50 years. Publication rates for some pathogens have accelerated in recent years, highlighting the emerging or increasing threat of these pathogens to human and swine health. Our findings provide a global overview of research on swine pathogens, which can be used to make better decisions and policies that reduce the vulnerability of global swine industry.
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