Global Animal Health Systems Theme
Amy Hagerman, Jada Thompson, Amanda Countryman, Dustin Pendell, and Thomas Marsh
The United States invests significantly in animal disease surveillance to safeguard livestock production and trade. This article highlights disease response policies, trade implications, and lessons learned from outbreaks, including bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Future preparedness requires ongoing adaptation to evolving risks.
Taís C. de Menezes and Sílvia H. G. de Miranda
This article outlines Brazil's evolving animal health system, detailing achieved goals and upcoming challenges. The collaboration between the official veterinary service and the private sector is crucial for maintaining Brazil's status as a key global meat supplier.
Ann Hillberg Seitzinger and Susan M. Hester
Cost sharing plays a role in protecting Australian animal health. Industry and government provide funding to prevent, or ensure quick responses to, pest and disease incursions. Large, increasing shares of domestic production, entering international trade has redoubled efforts to provide more sustainable, and targeted, preventative animal health measures.
Golam S. Shakil, Taís C. de Menezes, Amanda M. Countryman, Dustin L. Pendell, and Thomas L. Marsh
Ethiopia’s animal health system is challenged by disease and low public investment. This article explores economic impacts, inefficiencies, and the potential benefits of reallocating public spending to improve livestock productivity, trade, and broader development outcomes.
Stephanie Shwiff, Gregory Franckowiak, Ryott Trietsch, Sophie McKee, and Vienna Brown
Wild pig disease surveillance in the U.S. tracks key pathogens - pseudorabies, swine brucellosis, and classical swine fever - to assess spillover risk to livestock. Results inform disease management strategies, protect trade, and support One Health efforts by highlighting the economic and epidemiological importance of monitoring wildlife-livestock disease interfaces.
