The State's Role in Animal Health

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Which of the following is a characteristic of public goods?

  • They generate private goods
  • They are supported by the State
  • They benefit the society as a whole (correct)
  • They benefit only the implementers

In the context of animal health actions, when does the State have a strong justification to support the action?

  • When the action generates private goods
  • When the action involves research (correct)
  • When the benefits are captured by the implementers
  • When the society approves of a State vet system

What role can the State play in the implementation of animal health actions?

  • Generating private goods
  • Supporting the implementers
  • Subsidising vaccines, treatments and drugs (correct)
  • Capturing the majority of the benefits

When are interventions by the State less justified for animal health actions?

<p>When the action generates private goods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a situation where the State's intervention is justified for animal health actions?

<p>When the society approves of a State vet system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the State veterinary officer?

<p>Carrying out the work of private sector vets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the State veterinary service competing with private veterinarians?

<p>Weakened private sector veterinary service (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge in finding the right balance in veterinary surveillance systems?

<p>Avoiding confusion and misunderstanding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the State veterinary service not fulfill basic roles for the livestock sector?

<p>When it provides competition for private veterinarians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of governments in all countries regarding veterinary surveillance systems?

<p>Developing and maintaining the systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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