Tactical Sciences for Biosecurity in Animal and Plant Systems (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781799879350)

Agriculture is often under the threat of invasive species of animal pests and pathogens that do harm to crops. It is essential to have the best methods and tools available to prevent this harm. Biosecurity is a mixture of institutions, policies, and science applications that attempts to prevent the spread of unhealthy pests. Tactical Sciences for Biosecurity in Animal and Plant Systems focuses on the tactical sciences needed to succeed in the biosecurity objectives of preventing plant and animal pathogens from entering or leaving the United States. This book explores a divergence of tactics between plant and animal exotic disease response. Covering topics such as animal pests and pathogens, tactical management, and early detection, this book is an essential resource for researchers, academicians, university faculty, government biosecurity practitioners, customs officers, clinical scientists, and students.

Author: Kitty F. Cardwell
ISBN-10: 1799879356
ISBN-13: 9781799879350
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 01/21/2022
Pages: 300
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.16lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.06d