Sistema de organização da produção pecuária e ecossistemas de febre aftosa no norte de Minas Gerais

Abstract

The North Region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, was characterized according to the systems of livestock production and evolution of the number of foci of foot-and-mouth disease from 1980 to 1993. Demographic, economic and morbidity indicators were used to determine the modalites of production. The analysis of different determinants allowed to identify different risk factors for each modality of production. Specific atrategies of veterinary attention are discussed for the endemic and epiendemic ecossystems. It was conclued that for the effective control of the disease its necessary a change in the orientation of the animal health services emphasizing the characterization of risk factors and the local level action, involving the participation of the various social actors.