Definition
Programs that focus on monitoring, preventing and controlling disease outbreaks in animal populations. Veterinary epidemiologists study disease transmission and patterns of occurrence, monitor the effectiveness of vaccines, study patterns of pathogenic drug resistance, evaluate public health concerns connected to animal-based food products and conduct other related research.
URL Name
PD-9000-9250
Third Level Code
PD-9000
Taxonomy Code
PD-9000.9250
Parent Code
PD-9000
Family Code
P
Second Level Code
PD
Fourth Level Code
PD-9000-9250
Use References
Animal Disease Control Programs, Public Health Veterinary Services
Publication Status
Draft