Veterinary medicine a key component of Bush's new policy defending U.S. agriculture from terrorism
President Bush has introduced a policy for protecting America's agriculture and food from terrorist attacks, disasters, and other emergencies, such as major disease outbreaks. [more]

U.S. bans bird imports from Southeast Asian countries
Last month, prompted by outbreaks of avian flu responsible for the deaths of millions of birds and at least 18 humans in Southeast Asia, the U.S. government banned the importation of birds from eight Southeast Asian countries. [more]

CDC halts importation of civets to prevent SARS
The National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has banned the importation of civets to prevent the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome. [more]