Deer infested with NWS. Photo by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transboundary diseases are those that are not endemic in a region, but have significant risks if they were to enter, for example, the United States. Risks include economic and threats to human, animal, and environmental health. In the U.S., these diseases are referred to as foreign animal diseases (FADs). Examples include foot and mouth disease, bluetongue virus, and rind…
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