US-MX and US-CA Trade Distorting Animal Diseases

1. US-MX and US-CA Trade Distorting Animal Diseases X – Potential Problem XX – Problem XXX – Critical Problem

2. Major lesson from Europe (F&M): Big disconnect – Policy and Science Sanitary inspection cannot be centralized Regional management necessary Effective Surveillance Rapid Implementation Strong Enforcement F&M in the US: Scaled down effort after eradication 2 specialists @ Plum Island 6,000 – 7,000 samples /d Preparedness - Vulnerability - Collaboration {Cost Effective Environment}

3. - Foot & Mouth - Screwworm Effective and Successful - Tuberculosis - Brucellosis • Good program • Implementation • Herd depopulation • Indemnity to owners US – Mexico Joint Collaboration Collaborative Efforts Mutual Benefit Trust Building