Converse of object

• cause: Cystic hydatid disease is a Zoonosis caused by ingestion of E.G. eggs by contact with dog feces.

• designate: By this stage BSE had been designated a zoonosis.

Adjective modifier

• potential: The mites can be transmitted to humans and cause an itchy rash, so they are a potential zoonosis.

• serious: Note for Pet Owners: Rabies is a serious Zoonosis which can be transmitted to humans from animals.

• other: Hygiene precautions aimed at preventing other zoonoses were sufficient for the time being.

• new: Changes in the habits of humans lead to the opening up of new pathways of infection and predispose to the emergence of new zoonoses.

Modifies a noun

• directive: As an example I would mention the review of the 1992 Zoonosis Directive - a familiar subject for most of you.

• preparedness: WELCOMES the intention of the Commission to propose a European Action Plan for zoonoses preparedness and control.

Preposition: in

• agriculture: Useful guidance on the common zoonoses is given in an information leaflet published by the Health and Safety Executive entitled Common zoonoses in agriculture.