Guidelines for the control and prevention of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in wildlife populations

Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a widespread, virulent and devastating animal disease of domestic small ruminants and wild artiodactyls, caused by the morbillivirus peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV). Mortality rates may exceed 90%, particularly in immunologically naïve, malnourished and stressed populations.

These guidelines are intended to help countries in the development and implementation of PPR eradication programmes, including objectives, policies and strategies that can be adapted to the full range of national needs, and that facilitate the integration of the wildlife sector into the national strategic plan.