Joint Investigations of Foreign and Emerging Animal Diseases

Key Objectives:

• Increase awareness of the bioterrorism threat and the vulnerability of the animal community
• Discuss the Joint Law Enforcement and Veterinary Public Health Notifications and Investigations Model

Brief Summary:
The unique challenges of responding to a biological incident necessitate a high level of cooperation between law enforcement and veterinary public health officials. The purpose of this roundtable is to introduce the concept of joint investigations with law enforcement to veterinary public health.