Xian Li , Yanlin Wang , Jia Chen

Tropical Animal Resources Research Center, Hainan Institute of Tropical Agricultural Resources, Sanya, 572000, Hainan, China
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International Journal of Molecular Veterinary Research, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 6   doi: 10.5376/ijmvr.2024.14.0026
Received: 03 Nov., 2024    Accepted: 05 Dec., 2024    Published: 16 Dec., 2024

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Li X., Wang Y.L., and Chen J., 2024, Infectious diseases in water buffalo: a review of current control strategies, International Journal of Molecular Veterinary Research, 14(6): 227-234 (doi: 10.5376/ijmvr.2024.14.0026)

Water buffaloes play a crucial role in global agriculture and dairy production, but infectious diseases pose significant challenges to their health, productivity, and farmers' livelihoods. This study summarizes the current status of control strategies for major infectious diseases affecting water buffaloes, including bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections such as brucellosis, foot-and-mouth disease, and liver fluke disease. It explores existing measures such as vaccination, antimicrobial therapy, and biosafety practices, while emphasizing limitations such as antibiotic resistance and inadequate veterinary infrastructure. Taking a study in South Asia as an example, it illustrates the impact of regional control strategies, including vaccination campaigns and community led initiatives, in reducing disease prevalence and strengthening farmer practices. This study aims to emphasize the advancement of diagnostic technology, disease resistant gene breeding, and international cooperation in formulating comprehensive policies that require comprehensive and sustainable strategies to improve the health, productivity, and ecological contribution of water buffaloes.

Water buffalo; Infectious diseases; Disease control; Zoonotic risks; Vaccination