Geoscience Reference
In-Depth Information
Countering the Threat
Deterrence and Prevention ................................................................................394
Detection and Response ....................................................................................395
Laboratories and Research .................................................................................397
Federal Authorities ...........................................................................................398
Recovery Management ......................................................................................399
Summary...........................................................................................................399
References .........................................................................................................401
The potential of terrorist attacks against agricultural targets (agroterrorism) is
increasingly recognized as a national security threat, especially after the events
of September 11, 2001. In this context, agroterrorism is defined as the deliberate
introduction of an animal (Figure 16.1) or plant disease with the goal of generating
fear, causing economic losses, and/or undermining stability.
Figure 16.1 Cattle and other livestock could be targeted through intentional
disease-caused outbreaks.
