The adults live in the intestine and produce larvae that encyst in the muscle tissue. It has been a scourge on the swine industry. Dr Mussman spoke to the time now needed for USDA to publish regulations that will implement the FDA irradiation approval. Secretary Glickman recently attended hearings related to the Hudson meat problem. He mentioned the problems encountered when trying to scientifically assess problems.
Small groups can have a large impact.
Concerns were expressed about the impending loss of the use of tools such as methyl bromide. We need to be sure we have the means to carry out quarantine requirements. AAO Webmaster Larry Mark produced some 1974 archival photos of an anthrax press briefing. Dr Meyer identified Mulhern, Mussman, Norton, Beckton, Hejl, Van Ness and others in the picture and commented on how little they have aged. Interestingly, since this meeting the military has initiated a military anthrax inoculation program for members of the armed forces.