animal health policy

Animal health policy encompasses the rules, regulations, and strategies designed to prevent, control, and manage diseases in animals. It aims to ensure animals are healthy, which benefits public health, food safety, and the economy. Policies include vaccination programs, disease monitoring, quarantine measures, and safe handling practices. They also promote responsible animal management and biosecurity to reduce disease spread. Effective animal health policies protect animal welfare, support sustainable farming, and help prevent the transmission of zoonotic diseases—those that can spread from animals to humans.