Which term best describes the strategy to minimize disease introduction into wildlife populations to protect domestic animals?

• A. Surveillance
• B. Prevention
• C. Treatment
• D. Containment

Answer: (B)

Preventing disease from entering wildlife populations to protect domestic animals is about stopping the problem before it starts. This proactive approach aims to reduce the chance of spillover by strengthening biosecurity, securing feed and waste, minimizing contact between wildlife and livestock, and managing habitats. By removing or lowering the initial opportunities for pathogens to jump from wildlife to domestic animals, you lower the overall risk.

Surveillance focuses on monitoring and detecting issues early, not preventing introduction. Treatment addresses disease after infection, aiming to reduce symptoms or transmission in infected individuals. Containment seeks to limit spread once an outbreak has begun, rather than preventing entry in the first place.