Geospatial Information Systems Research Papers/Topics

Mapping Exposure of Cattle to Rift Valley Fever Virus Along their Migratory Routes

Abstract: Aedes mosquito is the primary vector for Rift Valley fever virus which affects humans and animals. Virus transmission pathways in animals occurs when bitten by infected mosquito or when viremic animals relocate to new regions with competent mosquitoes. Though Rift Valley fever is a transboundary disease with serious economic consequences, movement of viremic animals in search of pasture or trade in spreading the diseases is not fully understood. This research was undertaken in orde...