title: National disasters and the veterinarian.
abstract: A general introduction detailing background information concerning the term "disaster" is presented. A discussion of pertinent legal guidelines and an overview of the possible role of the veterinarian, firstly as a paramedical assistant and secondly as a veterinary public health official, is presented.
authors: Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa.
authors: S M
authors: SM
authors: Pefanis
authors: J H
authors: JH
authors: Du Preez
mesh_terms: D004189:Disaster Planning; D004190:Disasters; D006801:Humans; D007886:Legislation, Veterinary; D012380:Role; D013019:South Africa; D014730:Veterinary Medicine