Formulating a control program against Mycoplasma meleagridis using economic decision analysis.
Economic decision analysis was applied to a variety of programs for controlling Mycoplasma meleagridis (MM) using a hypothetical commercial turkey multiplier breeder as an example. The analysis demonstrated the economic significance of a particular program for controlling MM and reevaluated current egg-dipping practices. If forced to continue egg-dipping, the hypothetical breeder can expect to gain $1.58 per hen if he follows a MM-control program that includes monitoring and incentive payments. If he can discontinue dipping, he can expect a gain of $2.06 per hen.
D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding; D004203:Disinfection; D004531:Eggs; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D009175:Mycoplasma Infections / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D011201:Poultry Diseases / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014422:Turkeys