U.S. Has Multi-Layered Programs to Handle Foreign Animal Diseases

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USDA has a multi-layered approach to protecting our livestock industry from high-consequence foreign animal diseases. Gary Crawford has more details.

Dr. Julie Wallin with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, talks about the mission of the National Animal Health Laboratory

Dr. Wallin says USDA wants to protect all livestock operations, big and small, from foreign animal diseases.

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