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vaccination
Means the successful immunisation of susceptible animals through the administration of a vaccine comprising antigens appropriate to the disease to be controlled.
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variability
means a real-world complexity in which the value of an input is not the same for each case because of natural diversity in a given population.
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variability
Means a real-world complexity in which the value of an input is not the same for each case due to natural diversity in a given population.
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vector
The physical means or agent (i.e. aeroplane, ship) in or on which a species moves outside its natural range (past or present).
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vector
Any living or non-living carrier that transports living organisms intentionally or unintentionally.
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vector analysis
scribes the supply of organisms associated with particular transfer mechanisms, or vectors, including variables that may influence the supply and the characterization of the organisms themselves. …
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vector interruption
nsists of management actions aimed at reducing the chance of transfers and invasions by nonnative species by particular vectors.
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vector strength
assessment of the relative importance or contribution of different vectors to observed invasions (i.e., established populations).
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vehicle
means any method of transport by land, air or water.
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vehicle/vessel
Means any means of conveyance including train, truck, aircraft or ship that is used for carrying animal(s).
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