I. II. III. Animal epidemic disease definitions

Author: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Bureau of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: According to Article 10 of the "Animal Epidemic Prevention Law of the People's Republic of China," animal epidemics are classified into Category I, Category II, and Category III animal epidemics based on the degree of harm they cause to the production of the animal husbandry industry and human health. For this purpose, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has issued the "List of Category I, II, and III Animal Epidemics." This book provides a comprehensive and detailed explanation of the "Category I, II, and III Animal Epidemics" from various aspects, including the definition of the epidemics, the characteristics of the pathogens, epidemiology, clinical symptoms and pathological changes, diagnosis, and prevention and control techniques. This is intended to enable veterinary workers to fully understand and accurately master the "Category I, II, and III Animal Epidemics," thereby strengthening the management of animal epidemic prevention work, preventing, controlling, and eradicating animal epidemics, promoting the development of animal husbandry, and protecting human health.