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The impact of echinococcosis interventions on cattle and sheep farmers’ quality of life in Qinghai Province of China

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  • Kefan Yang
  • Wuyang Hu
  • Jing Li
  • Yumei Liu

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Hydatid disease, a serious zoonotic condition affecting both humans and animals, often leads to substantial repercussions for cattle and sheep farmers, necessitating effective preventive and control measures. This research employs data from a survey of 504 cattle and sheep farmers in Qinghai Province, China, spanning four years (2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021). Utilizing an individual fixed-effects model, the study scrutinizes the influence of hydatid disease control policies on farmers’ quality of life and unravels the underlying mechanisms. Our findings reveal that echinococcosis interventions substantially enhance farmers’ quality of life. However, the efficacy of these policies can differ based on factors such as the altitude of a farmer’s residence and their education levels. Our analysis of mechanism suggests that these interventions improve quality of life by ameliorating human and animal health and by enhancing environmental conditions. The study offers valuable insights for the management of zoonotic diseases and contributes to the enhancement of farmers’ quality of life.

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  • Kefan Yang & Wuyang Hu & Jing Li & Yumei Liu, 2026. "The impact of echinococcosis interventions on cattle and sheep farmers’ quality of life in Qinghai Province of China," Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 58(29), pages 5892-5907, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:applec:v:58:y:2026:i:29:p:5892-5907
    DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2025.2514080
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