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Zoonotic Disease Control and Public Health Implications in Bangladesh’s Livestock Sector

Students & Supervisors

Student Authors
Md Jarif Islam Jim
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Tousif Ahmmed
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Shrayasee Mandol
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Md Nazmus Sadat
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Fardin Ahmed Bhuiyan
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Supervisors
Md. Mortuza Ahmmed
Associate Professor, Faculty, FST

Abstract

Zoonotic diseases are infections that can spread between animals and humans.This creates a serious global public health challenge. In Bangladesh most of the economy and food supply depends on livestock, but poor hygiene, close contact with animals and environmental changes increase the risk of infection. Recent examples such as COVID-19 show that diseases from animals can spread quickly and harm both people and animals. Over the past three decades, changes in soil, water, climate, and biodiversity have directly affected the livestock ecosystem and health. The main aim of this paper is to investigate the patterns of environmental indicators from 1994 to 2023 to understand factors of zoonotic disease risks in the livestock sector in Bangladesh. We used statistical methods to see how environmental changes affect livestock health and productivity. As a result, soil quality stayed high (avg 79%) and water score was moderate (avg 65%), both have improved after 2010. Climate resilience averaged 68% but dropped in 1999,2003, and 2017, which showed higher zoonotic risk. Biodiversity was unstable (54%) and with low levels in 2017- 2018, which likely raised ecosystem imbalance. Crop yield varied between 2.1–5.8 tons/ha, with the best yields in 2001-2003 and 2023. In recent years food security improved (85%). Overall, low biodiversity and poor climate strength were the main reasons for higher zoonotic disease risk, while good soil and water quality between 2015 and 2023 helped make the situation better. In addition, by using an early detection system and the One Health approach so that Bangladesh can better protect livestock, improve food safety and strong in public health. This study shows that connecting data from the environment, farming, and health sectors is very important to control zoonotic diseases and help livestock-dependent communities stay stronger and safer.

Keywords

Zoonotic diseases Livestock Public health Food security Crop yield

Publication Details

  • Type of Publication:
  • Conference Name: Gazipur Agricultural University International Conference (GAUIC 2025)
  • Date of Conference: 12/12/2025 - 12/12/2025
  • Venue: Gazipur Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh
  • Organizer: Gazipur Agricultural University
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