Monday, May 13, 2024, 10:59 AM
Site: Extension Foundation Online Campus
Course: Avian Influenza Biosecurity for Backyard Flock Owners (AvianInfluenza)
Glossary: Glossary/Acronyms
Jennifer Madsen
Endemic Disease that is natural to or characteristic of a specific place. |
EPAEnvironmental Protection Agency |
Epidemic When a disease temporarily affects many people at the same time in one location where it is not usually prevalent. |
FEMAFederal Emergency Management Agency |
HAHemagglutinin |
HPAIHighly Pathogenic Avian Influenza |
ICSIncident Command System |
ICTIncident Command Team |
IncinerationComplete combustion of organic compounds. This is a biologically safe method but may be slow and expensive. There may be concerns about air pollution. |
IndemnificationThe act of compensation. |