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Program or Study Name: |
VS Foreign Animal Disease Surveillance |
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General Information: |
| Species: |
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Multiple Species |
| Disease: |
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Multiple diseases |
| Contact Agency: |
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USDA, APHIS, VS, National Center for Animal Health Emergency Management |
| Overview: |
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Foreign animal disease (FAD) surveillance is conducted on any animal that exhibits clinical signs consistent with any foreign animal disease. Clinical observations and tissue samples are collected by private practitioners for diagnosis. All suspect animals are reported by the veterinarian or producer to the Veterinary Services (VS) area office or State Veterinarian, who initiates a formal FAD investigation. Veterinary Services' Emergency Management Response System (EMRS) manages FAD surveillance. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) works with state animal health officials and local veterinarians to identify, control, and eradicate FADs and to diminish the impact if introduced. Any positive findings from this surveillance are included in the annual U.S. Animal Health Report and reported to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). Surveillance is crucial in early detection and control of emerging FADs. |
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Disease Information: |
| Disease Information: |
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A foreign animal disease (FAD) is defined as a transmissible livestock or poultry disease believed to be absent from the United States and its territories that has a significant health or economic impact. Examples of FADs include foot-and-mouth disease, highly pathogenic avian influenza, and bovine spongiform encephalopathy. FADs are a rising concern with increased globalization, trade, and travel. |
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Details about the Surveillance Program or Study: |
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FAD surveillance includes any animal that exhibits clinical signs resembling those of any foreign animal disease. |
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FAD surveillance is a nationwide effort. |
Data collection
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Data for FAD surveillance are collected from the site where the diseased animal is discovered. The initial samples and data are primarily provided by veterinarians or producers that suspect a FAD. |
| Samples Collected: |
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All appropriate diagnostic samples are collected for FAD surveillance. |
| Data Collected: |
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All available animal, herd, and premises information is collected for FAD surveillance. |
| Frequency: |
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FAD surveillance is conducted 100% of the time; data and samples from FAD investigations are collected as needed. |
| Reporting / Information Distribution Process: |
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FAD investigation reports are generated as each investigation occurs. Annual reports are presented to the OIE and positive findings are included in the USDA APHIS Annual Animal Health Report. |
| Scope: |
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In 2007, APHIS conducted 383 investigations of suspect FAD incidents in 45 states and Puerto Rico. |
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Where to find additional information: |
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Additional information about the EMRS can be accessed from on the Veterinary Services - Emergency Management Web site:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ep/
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Note: These links will transfer you to Web sites outside of the National Animal Health Surveillance System (NAHSS).
The NAHSS makes no guarantees or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of information on the
accessed Web sites.
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| This information was last updated on: |
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Sep 1, 2008 |
