biosecurity Flashcards
what is an endemic
a disease that is always present within a population
what is a pandemic
a widespread disease over the while country oe world (can cross borders)
what is an epidemic
widespread disease in a community at a particular time (contained within an area)
what is an exotic disease
a disease not normally found within a region
which animals go to isolation
when they have symptoms and a known disease
which animals go into quarantine
when their disease status is unknown
what are risks from disease outbreak
- loss of wildlife and livestock
- food supply threat
- zoonotic transmission
- trade restrictions
what is national trade
exchange of goods within a countries borders
what is international trade
exchange of goods across borders
what is illegal pet trade
selling or exchange of plants / animals for pets that are at risk and protected by law. taken from wild or bred illegally
what is illegal wildlife trade
illegal selling, buying and trading of non domesticated animals or animal products
what is smuggling
illegal movement of goods into or out of countries
what is biosecurity
the prevention of introduction and spread of disease in animal populations, it reduces disease outbreak that can lead to economic loss or animal suffering
