Modelling the role of multi-transmission routes in the epidemiology of bovine tuberculosis in cattle and buffalo populations

Patrick B. Phepa; Faraimunashe Chirove; Keshlan S. Govinder

doi:10.1016/j.mbs.2016.04.003

Modelling the role of multi-transmission routes in the epidemiology of bovine tuberculosis in cattle and buffalo populations

Patrick B. Phepa, Faraimunashe Chirove, Keshlan S. Govinder

University of KwaZulu-Natal

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Abstract

A mathematical model that describes the transmission dynamics of bovine tuberculosis (BTB) in both buffalo and cattle populations is proposed. The model incorporates cross-infection and contaminated environment transmission routes. A full analysis of the model is undertaken. The reproduction number of the entire model is comprised of cross-infection and contaminated parameters. This underscores the importance of including both cross-infection and contaminated environment transmission routes. Crucially our simulations suggest that the disease has a more devastating effect on cattle populations than on buffalo populations when all transmission routes are involved. This has important implications for agriculture and tourism.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	47-58
Number of pages	12
Journal	Mathematical Biosciences
Volume	277
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mbs.2016.04.003
Publication status	Published - 1 Jul 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Buffalo
Cattle
Cross-infection
Environment
Mathematical modelling
Mycobacterium bovis

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Statistics and Probability
Modeling and Simulation
General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
General Immunology and Microbiology
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Applied Mathematics

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