Farm and Home Biosecurity
Links
American
Psychological Association - Terrorism is something that is very
unfamiliar to most Americans. For some Americans mentally coping with these type
of issues and other disasters is very difficult. This web site provides help,
assistance, and reassurance for those seeking comfort.
APHIS
Veterinary Services U.S. State and Territory Animal Import Regulations -
This web site contains the latest regulations on interstate movement of animals.
The files are presented by USDA - APHIS but the regulations are written and
maintained by each State. This web site also contains interstate movement for
dogs and cats.
Arkansas
Department of Health Website for Bioterrorism Information The
ADH is working to provide you with the latest information of the possible threat
of Bioterrorism in Arkansas. Our trained staff, consisting of physicians,
epidemiologists, laboratory experts, veterinary health, and many others, have
been responding to your questions
Center
for Civilian Biodefense Strategies (John Hopkins University) - This web
site provides information related to bioterrorism preparedness and strategies.
Guidelines for Anthrax, Botulism, Smallpox and Plague can be found at the site.
Center
for Disease Control (CDC) - CDC is the clearinghouse for human disease
and control. Information on diseases such as anthrax, smallpox plus many other
communicable diseases is also listed. Biological and chemical agents and threats
information is also located on this web site.
Center
for Infectious Disease Research and Policy - This web site offers
links to each of the agents of bioterrorism, with original clinical information
and links to other Internet resources.
Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - FEMA provides the latest
information regarding Federal/State Disaster Assistance plus the latest
associated with homeland security.
The
Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) - This web site provides
the newest scientific information as it relates to food animal production.
Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) - FDA monitors food borne illness,
nutrition and any safety alerts as it relates to human health. They also
regulate animal feeds and health products. This web site also provides the
latest information on bioterrorism, BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy),
antibiotic resistance, etc.
Food Safety and Terrorism - Frequently Asked Consumer Questions About -
FDA has an excellent Question and Answer article regarding food safety. Can you
take that article and list it under the Consumer article section for our web
site?
Gateway
to Government Food Safety Information - FoodSafety lists the most recent
consumer information for news and safety alerts, food borne and pathogens
information, national food programs as well as other consumer related
information.
National
Agricultural Aviation Association - This web site provides the latest
information regarding biosecurity and bioterrorism consideration for
agricultural aircraft.
National
Institutes of Health (NIH) - NIH provides the most up-to-date
information on human health issues, scientific resources, news and events as
they relate to human health.
Ready.gov
- The Ready.Gov web site provides the latest information in how citizens can
best prepare themselves and their families for a terrorism (biological,
chemical, explosions, radiation, etc.) threat. Information includes creating a
family plan, making a emergency supply kit, plus many other helpful bits of
information.
Responding First to Bioterrorism - This web page is an expert-selected
searchable webshelf collection of resources for "First Responders" on
Bioterrorism and public safety, with search engine of more than 3,000 related
Web pages.
United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - USDA web site contains
information regarding the safety of the food supply (livestock and crops). Farm
Policy, Homeland Security, Animal Diseases (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy -
Harvard Study), etc. are just a few of the many current topics reported on this
web site.
United
States Environmental Production Agency (Chemical Emergency Preparedness and
Prevention Office) - This web site provides leadership, advocacy, and
assistance to: 1) prevent and prepare for chemical emergencies; 2) respond to
environmental crises; and 3) inform the public about chemical hazards in their
community.
U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services - You can find fact sheets on
public health topics at this web site plus other information related to diseases
and human services.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Department of The
department's first priority is to protect the nation against further terrorist
attacks. Component agencies will analyze threats and intelligence, guard our
borders and airports, protect our critical infrastructure, and coordinate the
response of our nation for future emergencies.
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency - This web site provides the latest
information about EPA topics, laws and regulations, resources and programs.
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