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Table 3 Management actions taken by the herder when the disease infectious keratoconjunctivitis occurred in semi-domesticated reindeer (Rangifer t. tarandus). Question what do you do when this disease occurs in a single/a few animals in the herd?

From: Herding conditions related to infectious keratoconjunctivitis in semi-domesticated reindeer: a questionnaire-based survey among reindeer herders

Management action taken by the herder

Percentage of responders (n = 57)

No measures taken

23

Separate the affected animal from the herd

0

Initiate a treatment (by the owner)

12

Slaughter/euthanize the animal

56

Consult a veterinarian

7

Other action (not specified)

2