Which national organization do you report animal disease to?

• A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• B. National Institutes of Health
• C. Food and Drug Administration
• D. US Department of Agriculture

Answer: (D)

Reporting animal disease goes to the national organization responsible for animal health, which in the United States is the Department of Agriculture through APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service). APHIS coordinates with state veterinarians to monitor, confirm, and respond to outbreaks, ensuring a unified national surveillance and response system. The other agencies have different roles: the CDC focuses on human health and zoonotic impacts, NIH is about research, and the FDA oversees veterinary drugs and safety rather than routine disease reporting. When a suspected animal disease is found, the typical path is to notify the state veterinarian, who then works with APHIS to manage the outbreak.