The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility: Issues for Congress (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781288665525)

The agricultural and food infrastructure of the United States is potentially susceptible to terrorist attack using biological pathogens. In addition to the effects of such an attack on the economy, some animal diseases could potentially be transmitted to humans. These diseases are known as zoonotic diseases. Scientific and medical research on plant and animal diseases may lead to the discovery and development of new diagnostics and countermeasures, reducing the risk and effects of a successful terrorist attack.

Author: Dana A. Shea,Jim Monke,Frank Gottron
ISBN-10: 1288665520
ISBN-13: 9781288665525
Publisher: Bibliogov
Language: English
Published: 01/28/2013
Pages: 26
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.05d