Intentional acts of terrorism directed at animal agriculture might come from domestic or foreign terrorist groups or individuals acting alone. Motivations for intentional attacks against United States animal agriculture are several. Disruption of the United States' ability to export food products Of critical importance in ante-incident planning for detecting a bioterrorist incident is disease surveillance. At the same time, these linkages with the criminal justice, intelligence, and public health communities provide a way to share important information. This collaborative effort will enhance our capability to effectively manage an incident so that the United States' ability to produce wholesome animal products and conduct trade is not destroyed in the event of a crime committed against U.S. livestock producers.
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