ABC Evening News for Thursday, Mar 29, 2001
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(Studio: Elizabeth Vargas) A closer look at preparing for foot-and-mouth disease in the United States introduced; statistics cited on the problem in Britain.
(Washington: Lisa Stark) Plans to contain foot-and-mouth disease examined; details given of the emergency reactive process. [US Animal Health Association Dr. Bob HILLMAN - says the first case in the United States must be identified; says the available vaccines are not real good.] [Agriculture Secretary Ann VENEMAN - cites emergency plans.] [National Pork Producers Council Dr. Beth LAUTNER - says any animals in and around an area of infection would be killed; talks about using vaccines.] [Minnesota farmer Burton PETERSON - comments.] The computer model developed by Canada and Mexico to determine when to use vaccines detailed.
(Studio: Elizabeth Vargas) The impact foot-and-mouth disease could have on US agriculture industry reported.
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