عنوان

Biological Risk Management for the Interface of Wildlife, Domestic Animals, and Humans

Number

LA3j5262ch

Title Proper

Biological Risk Management for the Interface of Wildlife, Domestic Animals, and Humans

General Material Designation

[Article]

First Statement of Responsibility

Fischer, John R.; Gerhold, Richard W.

Text of Note

Strategies to assess and reduce risk associated with disease agents in wild animals must be based upon thorough knowledge of the epidemiology of the disease agent, specific local information, and other factors. Risk evaluation and management efforts will involve organizations with differing expertise and cooperation will be essential between wildlife management, public health, and domestic animal health agencies. Risk reduction strategies may be based upon manipulation of the disease agent, the host, the environment, and/or human activities. Management of human activity, particularly the promotion of biosecurity, may be the most efficient strategy because other measures are more difficult and expensive. The science of risk assessment and disease management in wildlife is growing and evolving as new situations arise and as new methods are developed to meet the needs of wildlife resource, animal agriculture, and public health interest groups.

Date of Publication

2006

Title

UC Agriculture & Natural Resources

Electronic name

[Article]

275578

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