Table 3.
Assessment component | Uncertainty description | Direction of error | Magnitude | |
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Release | Probability of C-ELISA and quarantine missing an infected goat | There have been no formal movement of goats/sheep from Tanzania into Zambia, hence most goats will not undergo testing and quarantine | Underestimated risk | High |
Volume of trade | Most movements are illegal due to the porous border resulting in many trade routes | Underestimated risk | Moderate | |
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Exposure | The probability of the quarantine missing a positive animal | There are no known quarantine stations in Northern Zambia. On-farm quarantine is difficult to enforce in cases where illegal animal movements are not detected | Underestimated risk | High |