CAST papers are developed by interdisciplinary task forces composed of volunteer authors, chairs, reviewers, liaisons, and translators from academia, industry, and government. This index recognizes those contributors and highlights the breadth of expertise that supports CAST’s work.

Lonnie King

Publications as Task Force Chair
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Through selected examples—including foodborne, waterborne, vector-borne, and influenza-related diseases—this publication highlights the complex drivers of zoonotic emergence and the limitations of siloed responses. It emphasizes the need for a One Health approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental health through strengthened surveillance, cross-sector collaboration, infrastructure investment, and prevention-focused strategies.
Publications as Author
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Animal diseases impact food supplies, trade and commerce, and human health worldwide. Some outbreaks have had severe consequences on the economies and social well-being of the population in affected countries. This paper discusses patterns of livestock diseases, factors affecting the emergence of diseases, impacts on human health, and international monitoring and response efforts.
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Los brotes recientes de encefalopatía espongiforme bovina (enfermedad de la vaca loca), el virus del oeste del Nilo, la fiebre aftosa en porcinos y la fiebre aviar, encabezaron los titulares, inquietando no sólo por el significativo costo económico, sino también por la posibilidad de contagiar a los seres humanos. Esta publicación revisa la historia y reseña los impactos potenciales que tales enfermedades tendrán en todo el mundo.