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3. Potential Threats to Animal Health and Food Safety
Pages 11-13

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... in the United Kingdom have increased awareness and concern about the potentially devastating impacts of these and other animal diseases. Building on the presentations of Moseley and King, several speakers described measures the United States is taking to prevent outbreaks of FMD, BSE, and other diseases and to deter sabotage within the agricultural system, as well as describing ongoing areas of concern and vulnerability.
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... Brackett said the agency's traditional approach to inspections of food imports was based largely on volume, i.e., the largest exporters to the United States, such as Canada and Mexico, would have more of their products scrutinized. Now the agency is rethinking that strategy, considering whether to target certain countries or products.
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... Concerns about terrorism have also prompted the agency to issue guidance to food producers and processors to help them identify their risks and to establish new relationships with intelligence and law enforcement agencies to enhance intelligence gathering.
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