To: Prince Charles
The unfortunate fact is that bio or chemical terrorism is an impending danger. As is usually the case Americans don't see the problem till it becomes obvious.
2 posted on
05/03/2004 2:46:15 PM PDT by
cripplecreek
(you tell em i'm commin.... and hells commin with me.)
To: cripplecreek
There are networks in place in ag counties to deal immediately w/various outbreaks, no matter what the cause. APHIS is the agency in charge, IIRC. We know the vet who is the designated coordinator for our county. Quarantine, vaccination, controlled culling/destruction is all planned for and will be implemented, if necessary.
I am certain procedures are in place for rapid response to a plant disease, as well.
The weak link, I have been told, is the individual farmer. Many smaller farmers are sceptical of any government program and are vulnerable because of that.
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