SNOMED CT Veterinary Extension
The Veterinary Extension of SNOMED CT (VetSCT) facilitates the fast and accurate sharing of data between federal, state, and university-associated animal health laboratories and government agencies like the USDA. VetSCT is an essential component of the USDA's Animal Health Surveillance and Monitoring System (AHSM) and Emergency Management Response System (EMRS). These systems safeguard the public and the United States' food supply from threats like animal disease outbreaks, zoonotic diseases, and emerging diseases....