The introduction of a damaging animal disease like foot-and-mouth could devastate American animal agriculture, harm the economy, and, for zoonotic reasons, threaten the public's health. Having enough resources for a rapid response is crucial.
The National Veterinary Stockpile (NVS), part of the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service-Veterinary Services, exists to provide
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