This Open Access volume explains how major nuclear and radiological emergencies (NREs) can have
implications at local national and international level. The response to NREs requires a
competent decision-making structure clear communication and effective information exchange.
National veterinary services have the responsibility to plan design and manage animal
production system in their countries. These activities cover animal health animal movement
control production control and improvement and control of the products of animal origin
before their placement on the market. Release of radionuclides after NREs can cause substantial
contamination in the animal production systems. Critical responsibility of veterinary
authorities is therefore to prevent such contamination establish early response mechanisms to
mitigate the consequences and prevent placement of contaminated products of animal origin on
the market for human consumption. This work summarizes the critical technical points for
effective management of NREs for national veterinary services.
