The significance of surveillance and reporting on the prevention and control of equine diseases

Authors
Powell, DG
Citation
Dg. Powell, The significance of surveillance and reporting on the prevention and control of equine diseases, VET CLIN EQ, 16(3), 2000, pp. 389
Citations number
43
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA-EQUINE PRACTICE
ISSN journal
07490739 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0749-0739(200012)16:3<389:TSOSAR>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Examples of equine disease surveillance at the local, regional, national an d international level are discussed in this article. Reporting systems at e ach level are also considered, and the increasing importance of laboratory confirmed diagnoses is emphasized. The need to develop national disease rep orting systems is addressed, particularly with respect to conforming to int ernational trading standards.