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The Threat of Bioterrorism to U.S. Agriculture
Author(s) -
DUNN MICHAEL V.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
annals of the new york academy of sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.712
H-Index - 248
eISSN - 1749-6632
pISSN - 0077-8923
DOI - 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1999.tb08063.x
Subject(s) - library science , citation , agriculture , computer science , history , archaeology
Bioterrorism, or the intentional and hostile introduction of harmful organisms and/ or disease pathogens, poses a significant threat to the United States. Specifically, it threatens our country’s agricultural industries, human health and safety, our economy, and ultimately our national security. In response to the threat of bioterrorism, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is involved in federal efforts to bolster our national defenses to protect both U.S. agriculture and human safety from bioterrorism.