### Question
How is the term veterinary countermeasure defined?


### Answer
The term **veterinary countermeasure** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 8302* as the following:

> any biological product (including an animal vaccine or diagnostic), pharmaceutical product (including a therapeutic), non-pharmaceutical product (including a disinfectant), or other product or equipment to prevent, detect, respond to, or mitigate harm to public or animal health resulting from, animal pests or diseases

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 8302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 109-ANIMAL HEALTH PROTECTION**

