NAHMS is best described as which of the following?

• A. Conducts national studies on livestock and poultry health and management to decision makers
• B. Monitors antimicrobial resistance in humans
• C. Regulates vaccine approvals
• D. Oversees import inspections

Answer: (A)

NAHMS is about gathering big-picture data on how healthy our livestock and poultry are and how they’re managed, then sharing those findings with people who make decisions in government, industry, and research. It designs national studies to estimate disease prevalence, identify risk factors, and track management practices across the herd and flock populations. This evidence helps shape policies, disease prevention efforts, and resource allocation to improve animal health and production. It isn’t focused on monitoring human antimicrobial resistance, regulating vaccines, or handling import inspections, which involve different agencies and functions.