Editorial: Economic impact of infections on the farm industry
Journal: Frontiers in Animal Science
Year: 2025

Infectious diseases pose a significant threat to the farm industry, leading to substantial economic losses worldwide. The direct costs of infections include reduced productivity, increased veterinary expenses, and higher mortality rates among livestock. Indirect costs, such as trade restrictions and food safety concerns, further impact on the profitability and sustainability of agricultural enterprises (1). The economic burden of diseases like abortive, respiratory, enteric, and vector-borne, hi