National disasters and the veterinarian.
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.
Pefanis
S M
SM
Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa.
Du Preez
J H
JH
D004189:Disaster Planning; D004190:Disasters; D006801:Humans; D007886:Legislation, Veterinary; D012380:Role; D013019:South Africa; D014730:Veterinary Medicine