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Following  Dr Afzal's initial contribution on this subject (Thursday 27 Feb) I wrote to him asking for more information on why he thought that tackling more than just PPR for progressive control/eradication would not work in Pakistan.   This is the reply that Dr Afazal has kindly sent back to us. Moderator.  
 
Dear Paul,
The reasons are more socio-economic rather than purely technical. In Pakistan, prevalence of SGP is low and getting support for their eradication will be low. Technically SGP will eradicable in a shorter span of life (10-15 years). For brucellosis, awareness is still the major issue. Gaining political support will be difficult. Technically also, it will take much longer time for its eradication.
 
Dr. M. Afzal, D.V.M. M.Sc.(UAF), Ph.D.(USA)
Project Coordinator (GCP/PAK/127/USA)
Progressive Control of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in Pakistan
FAO Pakistan Office, Park Road
Islamabad
Phone: 051-9255890           Fax: 051-9255891            Cell: 0346-8544161

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