Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Disease surveillance, biosecurity and emergency preparedness
Emerging diseases, e.g. avian influenza, west nile virus, BSE, etc.
Surveillance standards and procedures required to protect international trade
Establishment of adequate and achievable biosecurity systems
Emergency preparedness considerations for natural disasters and foreign animal diseases
Production animal welfare and animal care
Animal transportation
Humane slaughter
Mass destruction of animals for disease control
Establishment of codes of practice for responsible animal care
Topics related to the humane handling of livestock throughout the food chain
Humane handling of livestock in animal production systems
Self regulation of farm animal welfare by industry