Which agency is used to accredit disease outbreaks involving domestic livestock or poultry?

• A. EPA
• B. FDA
• C. USDA APHIS VS
• D. CDC

Answer: (C)

The key idea here is identifying which federal agency is responsible for overseeing animal health and coordinating responses to disease outbreaks in domestic livestock and poultry. That responsibility lies with USDA APHIS, specifically the Veterinary Services unit. VS handles disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, containment measures, and coordination with state and industry partners. It also administers the accreditation program for veterinarians to perform official duties related to animal health, such as disease reporting and certification activities. The other agencies focus on different areas—EPA on environmental issues, FDA on human/animal food and drug safety, and CDC on human public health—so they aren’t the primary bodies for managing livestock or poultry disease outbreaks.