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This information resource was developed and is maintained by Stephen M. Apatow, Director of Research and Development (vitae), who is a specialist in strategic planning and project development of initiatives associated with human medicine, veterinary medicine and U.S. and international law. Questions or suggestions regarding the Biodefense Reference Library can be sent to: admin@humanitarian.net

Agricultural Security Information Resource .
In The Spotlight

Mitigating a U.S. or International Agricultural Incident: Expanding the discussion of policy and regulatory options, to enhance cooperation, reduce vulnerability, and modernize post-event recovery procedures.
States Solidify Foreign Animal Disease Emergency Response Plans: The Washington State Department of Agriculture and American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine demonstrate leadership in efforts to protect America's agricultural infrastructure. See also: Agricultural Security: Veterinary and Scientific Experts Outline Priority Issues.
Veterinary Medicine: Bioterrorism and Emerging Infectious Diseases: 80% of "emerging" infections are animal based, outlining the significance of the veterinary profession as a key player in collaborative research.

In The News

Biosecurity Reference Library: Guidelines, Risk Assessment, and Biosecurity Presentations.
Legal Resource Center Biodefense Reference Library: Topics, Legislation, Regulations and Policy.
AVMA: Disaster Preparedness Series
Bioinformatics: Pathobiological Diagnostics: Analytical tools to enhance diagnosis, containment, control and rapid vaccine development.
Foreign Animal Disease Online Course and Zoonotic Disease Online Review Humanitarian Resource Institute develops resources for medical and veterinary professionals worldwide. FAO/WHO/OIE Report-FADOC: ProMED: International Society of Infectious Diseases - Announcements 2003 (01)
Mental Health: Coping with a National Tragedy, Chemical or Biological Terrorism: Whether it is a September 11 or 10 million animals killed during the UK FMD Crisis, this topic is of utmost importance.

Emerging Infectious Disease Sites

Foot and Mouth Disease: Biodefense and Epidemiological Tracking.
Monkeypox: Biodefense and Epidemiological Tracking.
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Biodefense and Epidemiological Tracking.
West Nile Virus: Biodefense and Epidemiological Tracking.

Resources:

Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies: Johns Hopkins University
National Animal Health Emergency System: Current Disease Issues/Natural Disaster Issues, Ag Bioterrorism Concerns, OIE Reportable Diseases, Strategic Plan, Steering Committee, State Standards, Training Opportunities.
USDA Biosecurity Site - Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health (CEAH) How USDA is responding, Informational materials, What you can do to help, and Informational links.
September 24, 2001: Agroterrorism - A Purdue Extension backgrounder: As a result of the September 11 terrorists attacks, there has been a growing interest in all forms of terrorism, including agroterrorism. Agroterrorism involves the act of any person knowingly or maliciously using biological agents as weapons against the agricultural industry and the food supply. Even before September 11, legislators in Indiana focused on animal agricultural terrorism and passed a law (PL156) in 2001 that classified agroterrorism as a weapon of mass destruction.

Related Papers:

Agricultural Security and Emergency Preparedness: Protecting One of America's Critical Infrastructures," Stephen M. Apatow, HRIBRL Discussion Paper ASEP-2001-12, Humanitarian Resource Institute, December 2001.
Impact of the Foot and Mouth Epidemic on the Equestrian Industry in the UK - A Reference Point for the United States. Stephen M. Apatow, HRIBRL Discussion Paper FMDEI-2001-12, Humanitarian Resource Institute, December 2001.
Agro-terrorism: Center for Non Proliferation Studies (1) States that have developed or are suspected of developing biological agents with anti-livestock or anti-crop properties, (2) Resources including articles and papers, hearings, legislation, (3) Chronology of Attacks Targeting Crops & Livestock 1915-2000
“Responding to the Threat of Agroterrorism: Specific Recommendations for the United States Department of Agriculture.” BCSIA Discussion Paper 2000-29, ESDP Discussion Paper ESDP-2000-04, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, October 2000.
Countering the Changing Threat of International Terrorism Report of the National Commission on Terrorism

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