Survey Toolbox for Livestock Diseases

Survey Toolbox for Livestock Diseases: A Practical Manual and Software Package for Active Surveillance in Developing Countries is a comprehensive guide designed for veterinary epidemiologists and animal health professionals working in resource-constrained environments. Published by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), this manual addresses the critical need for efficient, cost-effective disease surveillance methods where traditional passive reporting systems often fall short. It offers a structured approach to active surveillance, providing the theoretical background and practical tools necessary to gather high-quality animal health information.

The text is divided into four parts, guiding the user from the fundamental principles of surveillance and sampling through to data collection, village interviews, and advanced survey design. Integrated with a suite of custom-built tools which are now available at EpiMundi’s ShinyEpiTools., Survey Toolbox empowers users to conduct prevalence surveys, incidence rate studies, and surveys to demonstrate freedom from disease without requiring advanced statistical expertise. Whether used for planning national control programs or training district veterinary staff, this resource is an essential companion for improving livestock health and agricultural productivity in developing nations.

This book has been translated in whole or part into 5 languages