Sara C. Sequeira, from the Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University, alongside other researchers including Professor Dirk Pfeiffer and Anne Conan, published the paper “A risk-based framework for live bird shops (LBSs) in Gujarat, India: Identifying pathogen entry and exposure risk profiles” in the journal Preventive Veterinary Medicine.
This research uncovers critical insights into Live Bird Shops (LBSs) and markets (LBMs) in Gujarat, India, a key player in chicken trading. While markets have been studied, LBSs remain under the radar in pathogen transmission research.
Key Findings:
- Risk Assessment: Three pathways for pathogen transmission affecting both chickens and humans were identified.
- High-Risk Clusters: Certain LBSs pose greater risks due to their location and supply chains, especially in non-tribal cities.
- Intervention Opportunities: Uniform distribution of risks suggests targeted strategies can help mitigate disease spread.
The presented risk-based framework offers a valuable tool for targeted interventions in similar poultry trade settings.
Link of the publication:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2025.106661