Hubbert W T, Hagstad H V
Int J Zoonoses. 1979 Dec;6(2):97-110.
Prior to recognition of etiologic agents of zoonoses (infections transmitted between animals and man), physicians encountered these illnesses in man and veterinarians observed them in animals. As the agents were identified, interspecies relationships (and spread) became evident and control programs evolved without consideration of cost-effectiveness. Today, the public demands efficient use of financial resources. Human health as well as economic losses are concerns of animal health agencies. Zoonoses affecting livestock, though not major priorities among public health agencies, cannot be ignored. It seems economical, therefore, to combine the efforts of these agencies in zoonoses control. This would benefit human health by reducing the animal reservoirs and the livestock industry will benefit by lowered production costs.
在认识到人畜共患病（动物与人类之间传播的感染）的病原体之前，医生在人类身上遇到这些疾病，兽医在动物身上观察到这些疾病。随着病原体被识别出来，种间关系（以及传播）变得明显，控制计划也在不断发展，而没有考虑成本效益。如今，公众要求有效利用财政资源。人类健康以及经济损失都是动物卫生机构所关注的问题。影响家畜的人畜共患病，虽然在公共卫生机构中并非首要重点，但也不能被忽视。因此，将这些机构在人畜共患病控制方面的努力结合起来似乎是经济可行的。这将通过减少动物宿主来有益于人类健康，而畜牧业也将因生产成本降低而受益。
