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. 2014 Jan 12;2014:202618. doi: 10.1155/2014/202618

Table 3.

Description of model uncertainties.

Assessment component Uncertainty description Direction of error Magnitude
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

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