Translations:Basic Field Epi: Manual/252/en

Syndromes are often used in disease control programs for important diseases to make sure that these diseases are identified when they occur. Livestock owners and animal health staff are encouraged to look for animals with defined syndromes. Animals that show those signs can then be examined more carefully or sampled for laboratory testing to try and diagnose the disease. Some animals will be found not to have the disease of interest. If the disease of interest is confirmed then other disease control activities may need to be done.