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APHIS works in a variety of ways to protect and improve the health, quality, and marketability of our nation's animals (including various wildlife), animal products, and veterinary biologics. This subject area describes many of the diseases facing animals today, as well the steps APHIS is taking to prevent, control, and eliminate those conditions. Animal Diseases and Animal Diseases by Species Animal Health Surveillance One Health (OH) is the concept that the health of animals, the health of people, and the viability of ecosystems are intricately linked. As the link among human and animal populations, environmental changes, (ecological and climate), and global movement evolve, the risk of disease transmission between animals and people has increased. An OH approach embraces the idea that disease problems that adversely impact the health of humans, animals, and the environment can only be solved through improved communication, cooperation, and collaboration across disciplines and institutions. OH supports the idea that healthy productive livestock and pets lead to healthy people and sound environments through food, economy, and companionship. Laboratory Information and Services Veterinary Biologics Veterinarian Accreditation Veterinary Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer (VS OCIO) Veterinary Services Data Standards: A common set of data elements is necessary for any entity; Federal, State, or private, to effectively share information for the purposes of animal disease traceability and as an overall part of an integrated national surveillance strategy. Additionally, standards are required that allow for effective, error-free data exchange. To ensure congruency and to facilitate discussion and implementation of data-sharing requirements among States, Tribes, and industry stakeholders, VS, in collaboration with the National Assembly of State Animal Health Officials, is publishing data standards for specific program activities. The first set of published standards is for electronically generated Interstate Certificates of Veterinary Inspection. Animal Health Report Centers for Epidemiology and Animal Health (CEAH) Professional Development Training Animal Welfare - While Animal Health deals with animal disease control activities, it does not cover activities related to enforcing the Animal Welfare Act. For more information on that topic, go to the Animal Welfare section of the APHIS site.
Last Modified:
January 3, 2013
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