Thursday, April 25, 2024, 3:45 AM
Site: Extension Foundation Online Campus
Course: Avian Influenza Biosecurity for Youth and 4-H Members (Avian Influenza Biosecurity for Youth and 4-H Members)
Glossary: Glossary/Acronyms
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NAHEMS

National Animal Health Emergency Management System

NCIE

National Center for Import Export

NMHM

National Museum of Health and Medicine

NPIP

National Poultry Improvement Plan

NVS

National Veterinary Stockpile

NVSL

National Veterinary Services Laboratories
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OIE

World Organization for Animal Health
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Pandemic

When disease is prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world.

Pathogenicity

The disease-producing capacity of a pathogen.

Polymerase Chain Reaction

A technique for rapidly synthesizing large quantities of a given DNA segment.