Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Maintaining a vigilance for foreign animal diseases.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice
- Year:
- 2002
- Authors:
- Waldrup, Kenneth A & Conger, Terry H
- Affiliation:
- Texas Animal Health Commission · United States
Plain-English summary
In February 2001, foot-and-mouth disease (a contagious viral infection affecting livestock) entered the United Kingdom, highlighting the need for North America to be alert to similar threats. As the situation worsened in the UK, it became clear that the United States, Canada, and Mexico could also face outbreaks of foreign animal diseases. The events following the September 11 attacks, including anthrax being sent through the mail, further emphasized that the U.S. is at risk for infectious diseases, whether they are caused by human actions or happen by chance. This situation serves as a reminder for farmers and veterinarians to stay vigilant about animal health.
Abstract
The incursion of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) into the United Kingdom in February 2001 served as a wakeup call for North American agriculture. As the livestock health crisis in the United Kingdom progressed, it became increasingly evident that the United States, Canada, and Mexico were also susceptible to an incursion of a foreign animal disease. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the subsequent anthrax mailings reaffirmed the fact that the United States is vulnerable to an infectious assault, regardless of whether it is intentional or accidental.
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