Animal Health System Fragmented, Better Coordination Needed
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July 18 -- The U.S. needs to better coordinate the currently fragmented framework for confronting new and emerging animal-borne diseases like mad cow disease, avian flu, and West Nile virus, says a new report from the National Research Council. In a related study, the Research Council also cites the growing shortage of veterinary research scientists as a major weakness in the effort to ensure animal as well as public health.
