Which of the following is NOT a foreign animal disease (FAD) but is reportable?

• A. Brucellosis
• B. Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
• C. Foot-and-Mouth Disease
• D. Chronic Wasting Disease

Answer: (A)

Foreign animal diseases are those not normally present in the country and would trigger rapid, wide‑scale controls. Brucellosis is already present domestically in some regions and is managed under ongoing domestic surveillance, so it is not a foreign animal disease. It remains reportable to state and federal authorities to protect both animal and public health. In contrast, foot-and-mouth disease and bovine spongiform encephalopathy are classic FADs—detecting them would prompt immediate international notification and strict containment. Chronic wasting disease is a wildlife disease established in North America and is reportable for surveillance, but it isn’t considered a foreign animal disease. So, brucellosis is not a foreign animal disease but is reportable.