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FMD control costs in case study herds in Isingiro district.
| Control item | Herd category | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment | Bulls | 57 | 29 | 0 |
| Cows | 86 | 357 | 143 | |
| Heifers | 29 | 29 | 214 | |
| Steers | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Calves | 43 | 43 | 114 | |
| Total | 214 | 457 | 471 | |
| Vaccination costs | 4.3 | 23 | 74 | |
| Veterinary costs | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Total FMD control costs | 224 | 487 | 551 | |
| FMD control cost per head of cattle | 19 | 6 | 2 | |
FMD=Foot and mouth disease
