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ANIMAL DISEASE OUTBREAK [1 record]

Record 1 2012-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Epidemiology
  • Animal Diseases
DEF

The occurrence of a higher number of cases of an infectious disease than expected in a defined animal population of a given geographical area, that requires prompt action to stop the spread of the disease and prevent its repercussions on the human population and the economy.

OBS

An animal disease outbreak can affect livestock, wildlife or domestic animals.

OBS

animal disease outbreak: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épidémiologie
  • Maladies des animaux
DEF

Survenance d'un nombre plus élevé que prévu de cas d'une maladie infectieuse dans une population animale définie d'une région géographique donnée, qui exige une intervention rapide afin d'empêcher la propagation de la maladie et d'en prévenir les répercussions sur la population humaine et l'économie.

OBS

Une flambée de maladie animale peut toucher le bétail, la faune ou les animaux domestiques.

OBS

flambée de maladie animale; éclosion de maladie animale : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction.

Spanish

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