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.
The predominance of infectious diseases is shifting to non communicable or chronic disease. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) include a range of chronic conditions, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, as well as Alzheimer's and other dementias. They are commonly thought of as diseases of affluence.