Transboundary Emerging and Exotic Animal Disease/ Exotic Animal Disease Practice Exam

True or False: Rinderpest has occurred in the U.S.

1. True

2. False

3. It is limited to South America

4. It is primarily an issue in Asia

The correct answer is: False

Rinderpest is a viral disease that specifically affects cattle and other cloven-hoofed animals. It has been eradicated globally since 2011, making it one of the few animal diseases to be completely wiped out by vaccination and control efforts. The last known outbreak of rinderpest in the United States occurred in the early 20th century, and since then, there have been no reports or incidences of the disease in the country. Therefore, stating that rinderpest has occurred in the U.S. is not accurate, as it has not been reported since the historical cases in the past. This aligns with the answer indicating that rinderpest has not occurred in the U.S.