10 REASONS for NOT keeping the Rinderpest virus in laboratories A single release of rinderpest virus could: Endanger valuable wildlife Kill millions of cattle Threaten animal welfare Undermine international veterinary biosecurity Reduce rural livelihoods Decrease food security Cost millions of dollars to re-eradicate Restrict local and international commerce Delay other development goals Reverse a historical achievement BB333e/1/11.15 CONTACT [email protected] www.fao.org/ag/rinderpest.html www.oie.int/en/for-the-media/rinderpest ©FAO, 2015