Eradicating the PPR depends on investing in Veterinary Services

Small ruminants, such as sheep and goats, are often the most important asset and, at times, the only one on which populations depend to survive, and they play a fundamental role in the lives of farmers in many areas. This is especially true in the case of women and young people, who are usually very involved in their daily care. These animals provide manure to fertilize crops, act as insurance against poor harvests and droughts, and contribute to food security and nutrition, livelihoods, national economic development, and the general well-being of the population. The pest of small ruminants (PPR), a devastating and highly contagious viral disease that poses a serious threat to sheep, goats, and certain species of wild ruminants, endangers the economic development and security of more than 330 million people worldwide who depend on them. Its morbidity and mortality rates, which can reach up to 100% in non-immunized populations, cause economic losses of up to 2.1 billion U.S. ...