### Question
How is the term pest defined?


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

> any of the following that can directly or indirectly injure, cause damage to, or cause disease in livestock:


(A) A protozoan

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

