Which statement best describes the SAHO?

• A. A federal animal health administrator
• B. A state employee with responsibility for a state
• C. A municipal veterinary liaison
• D. A national disease surveillance officer

Answer: (B)

SAHO stands for State Animal Health Official. This is a state employee charged with responsibility for animal health across the state, coordinating the state's response to animal disease events, guiding surveillance and reporting within the state, and working with federal authorities and local veterinarians to protect animal health. It’s a state-level role, not federal or municipal. That’s why the statement describing a state employee with responsibility for a state is the best fit.