Emerging Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan

U.S. Department of Agriculture. 07/14/2017 This 19-page plan provides strategic direction for the U.S. Department of Agriculture), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS) to detect and respond to emerging animal diseases, and defines the processes by which VS will identify, evaluate, and respond to emerging diseases in animal populations. It provides guidance for assigning diseases to a risk level, which considers risk to, and effects on animal and human health. (PDF)

Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - July 17, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news