Contingency planning for all-hazard emergency incidents involving animals

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) considers contingency planning for all-hazard emergency incidents involving animals, including agricultural, companion, research, wildlife, and zoological animals, and associated food security issues, to be essential. All national, state, and local agencies and stakeholders should develop, implement, and maintain contingency plans, critical infrastructure, and resources to facilitate all phases of emergency management for potential all-hazard emergency incidents involving animals. The AVMA will maintain a leadership role and continue to engage stakeholders in contingency planning.