Agroterrorism and Your Farm
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A bioterrorism attack is the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria or other germs (agents) used to cause illness or death in people, animals or plants. Terrorists use biological agents because they can be extremely difficult to detect and do not cause illness for several hours to several days. Biological agents can be dispersed by spraying them into the air, by infecting animals that then carry the disease to humans, or by contaminating food and water. Person-to-person spread may also be possible for some diseases. Use this checklist to prepare your farm before, during, and after an agroterrorism situation. |
Related Websites
Bioterrorism
CDC's main website overviewing bioterrorism, potential agents, and how to prepare.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC's main website overviewing bioterrorism, potential agents, and how to prepare.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Bioterrorism Agents/Diseases
Website for additional information on all major bioterrorism agents (arranged alphabetically).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Website for additional information on all major bioterrorism agents (arranged alphabetically).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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