Articles related to "Biosecurity"

Appropriate use of antifouling bottom paint and systematic hull cleaning can discourage the spread of invasive and nuisance species from one region to another.

Impacts of introduced marine pests on local waters can be irreversible. There are a number of actions local boaties can take to reduce the spread of invasive species.

Weapon of mass destruction (WMD) is a term that has been thrown around very loosely over the past decade without much explanation beyond its ominous moniker.

New Zealand's climate is moderate, biosecurity laws are strictly enforced, and smoking is banned in most places. Driving in NZ is on the left-hand side of the road.

The Black Plague also known as the Black Death or Bubonic Plague appeared in Europe in 1348 and was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history.

Recent outbreaks of swine flu within the human population have caused a great deal of concern for health officials in the US and abroad. Read on for facts about swine flu

A healthcare system that limits access for the poor and under-insured will be incapable of responding to a pandemic in a timely fashion.