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Dr. David Marshall
The state vet explains what foot-and-mouth disease is, the likelihood of outbreak in the US, how it is transmitted, prevention efforts and the state's emergency response plan.
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Eric Tolbert
Director of Emergency Management
Tolbert details the state's prevention efforts against FMD and steps that Emergency Management will take if outbreak occurs. He also explains how an outbreak will affect NC as a major exporter.
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Dr. Michael Walden
Professor of Economics, N.C.S.U.
Dr. Walden discusses the economic ramifications of foot-and-mouth disease, including how an agricultural loss could impact the entire state. |
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North Carolina Foot-and-Mouth Plan
A couple that owns a small dairy farm outside of Siler City expresses their concern about a possible outbreak. NC would also face higher prices, extensive quarantines, and losses of tourist business.
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease
A look at the economic and political impact of
foot-and-mouth disease on Britain's
countryside.
Correspondent: Simon Marks
Date: 03-30-2001 |
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Foot-and-Mouth: Discussion
An update on what's being done to control the potential spread of foot-and-mouth disease in Europe.
Category: Europe - C.I.S., Health
Correspondent: Ray Suarez
Date: 03-14-2001 |
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