State of Iowa Agencies, Plans and Programs for Animal Health Emergencies
This one-page handout outlines the State of Iowa agencies involved in an animal disease emergency and overviews the preparedness and response plans and resources for State.
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Federal Agencies, Plans and Programs for Animal Health Emergencies
This one-page handout outlines the Federal agencies involved in an animal disease emergency and overviews the preparedness and response resources available.
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National Response Framework for an Animal Disease Emergency
This one-page handout overviews the National Response Framework and how it is used for an animal emergency response.
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NIMS and ICS for Animal Health Emergencies
This two-page handout briefly describes what the National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System are and how they are applied for animal disease emergencies.
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Steps in an Animal Disease Emergency Response
This two-page handout outlines the necessary steps involved in the detection, response and recovery of an ADE.
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Quarantine Structure for an Animal Disease Emergency
This two-page handout overviews the terminology and zonation of the quarantine structure for an ADE.
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Animal Disease Emergencies: Carcass Disposal Methods
This one-page handout briefly describes some of the possible carcass disposal methods that may be used during an ADE.
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General Disease Prevention Practices for Farms
This one-page handout outlines basic biosecurity measures that should be used on farms to prevent the introduction and spread of disease.
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Animal Disease Emergencies: Cleaning and Disinfection Overview
This one-page handout overviews important C&D principles, necessary measures for effectiveness and health and safety issues.
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Business Continuity Planning
This one-page handout highlights the importance of developing a business continuity plan and outlines the basic planning elements needed.
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Preparedness for Animal Disease Emergencies - What You Can Do
This one-page handout highlights ways you and your community can prepare for an animal disease emergency.
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Disease Transmission Route Definitions
This one page handout illustrates and defines how disease organisms can be transmitted or spread.
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High Consequence Livestock Pathogens by Species
This one-page handout lists the potential high consequence/foreign animal diseases of livestock by animal species. Those disease that can affect humans are also highlighted.
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High Consequence Livestock Pathogens Summary Table
This six-page handout provide a summary of the potential high consequence/foreign animal diseases of livestock. It addresses the route of transmission, the species affected and the prominent clinical signs in animals and humans.
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