Application of geographic information system (GIS) and WEB GIS for monitoring and surveillance of FMD and PPR diseases in Algeria

Abstract

Abstract The study aimed to describe the evaluation and implementation of a spatial database that are directly or indirectly related to animal health in GIS and a web-GIS and the visualization of the spatio-temporal distribution of animal disease such as peste des petits ruminants (PPR) and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Algeria. A methodology has been adapted based on the classical steps of GIS; and performed using freely available Qgis 3.10, this methodology can be largely applied to touch different types of diseases. We have also created a model of a website «VETALGIS» (Veterinary Algerian GIS) in order to digitalize the veterinary sector and minimize the problem of lack of data, organize them and facilitate access to them which will improve networking and communication between institutions responsible for livestock disease management. GIS spatial analysis techniques have proven to be a useful tool that can support the decisionmaking process in planning, implementing and monitoring FMD and PPR control strategies in endemic and high-risk areas.