1. a visible object or representation that symbolizes a quality, type, group, etc, esp the concrete symbol of an abstract idea: the dove is an emblem of peace. 2. (Art Terms) an allegorical picture containing a moral lesson, often with an explanatory motto or verses, esp one printed in an emblem book.
A collection of guides to notifiable diseases in animals, including what happens if a disease is suspected or confirmed. Contents. âNotifiableâ diseases are animal diseases that youâre legally obliged to report to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), even if you only suspect that an animal may be affected.
Although disease reporting is mandated by legislation or regulation at the state and local levels, state notification to CDC is voluntary. Reporting completeness of notifiable diseases is highly variable and related to the condition or disease being reported (1).ata in the MMWR Summary of Notifiable Diseases â United States, 2010 might not match data in other CDC surveillance reports because of differences in the timing of reports, the source of the data, the use of different case definitions and print criteria.