Awareness about zoonotic diseases among smallholder

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Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated challenges and recommendations and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 24 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps

• Knowledge, perceptions, and practices around zoonotic diseases among actors in the livestock trade in the Lake Victoria crescent ecosystem in East Africa (2024) · Frontiers in Public Health · cited 20× · doi

  The study identifies the challenge of overcoming cultural and religious beliefs that influence practices shaping zoonotic disease transmission. The study notes the difficulty of identifying and sampling actors in the livestock trade. The study highlights the need to address the lack of formal training and education among livestock traders and trekkers.

  generalstated challenges
  Keywords: study identifies challenge overcoming cultural religious beliefs influence
• Prevalence and risk factors of zoonotic diseases on the human-wildlife-livestock interface in eastern cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, South Africa (2026) · Frontiers in Veterinary Science · cited 1× · doi

  • Farmers must adopt safer livestock management practices by iso- lating sick animals, improving biosecurity, and avoiding the con- sumption of raw animal products. • Farmers must actively participate in training and awareness pro- grammes to strengthen knowledge of zoonotic risks and prevention. • Municipalities must invest in safe water sources, waste manage- ment, and sanitation infrastructure to reduce environmental exposure to pathogens. • Government departments must expand veterinary surveillance, diagnostic testing, and mobile clinic services in underserved rural communities. • Government departments must strengthen interdepartmental col- laboration through a One Health approach that links animal health, human health, and environmental management.

  generalrecommendationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: must health farmers management animal strengthen environmental government departments adopt safer livestock practices lating sick
• Connecting the herd and the habitat: A plea for an AI-driven framework for integrating livestock and biodiversity data (2026) · One Ecosystem · cited 1× · doi

  The current data divide between agricultural, public health, and biodiversity sectors is a primary barrier to implementing a true One Health approach. The lack of integrated data on livestock and biodiversity hinders our understanding of the ecological and public health impacts of global livestock production.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: current data divide between agricultural public health biodiversity
• Prevalence and risk factors of zoonotic diseases on the human-wildlife-livestock interface in eastern cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, South Africa (2026) · Frontiers in Veterinary Science · cited 1× · doi

  There is a lack of awareness about zoonotic diseases among smallholder livestock farmers in South Africa. The study highlights the need for integrated One Health strategies to address the challenges posed by zoonotic diseases.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there lack awareness about zoonotic diseases among smallholder
• Prevalence and risk factors of zoonotic diseases on the human-wildlife-livestock interface in eastern cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, South Africa (2026) · Frontiers in Veterinary Science · cited 1× · doi

  Limited awareness about zoonotic diseases among smallholder livestock farmers. Risky consumption behaviors, such as consuming raw animal products. Poor biosecurity practices, including direct contact with wildlife and hunting.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: limited awareness about zoonotic diseases among smallholder livestock

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