animal disease surveillance

Animal disease surveillance is the systematic monitoring of animals to detect and track illnesses that could affect individual animals, herds, or entire populations. It involves collecting data through testing, observation, and reporting to identify outbreaks early. This helps prevent disease spread, protect animal health, and reduce economic impacts. Surveillance can be conducted by government agencies, veterinarians, and farmers, and often includes laboratory analysis and field inspections. Overall, it’s a critical tool to maintain healthy animal populations and safeguard public health by controlling zoonotic diseases that can transfer from animals to humans.