Translations:Basic Field Epi: Manual/576/en

Some diseases will have pre-planned national control programs that are implemented when the disease is either suspected or confirmed. This sort of control is usually limited to specific diseases of importance where there is a policy of control or eradication (priority diseases and exotic disease of importance). Often a large amount is known about these diseases. This sort of control program often involves national legislative support and animal health policies that define what actions should be taken to investigate and control the diseases. Additional strategies that can be used in these types of control programs include: