Various response tasks will be needed during an animal health emergency. Responders will also vary in their backgrounds, level of training and experience. These Just-In-Time (JIT) training materials can help prepare responders for various aspects and tasks involved during an animal health emergency response to promote an effective and efficient response. These materials were developed […]

USDA APHIS has developed the Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan (FAD PReP) materials to raise awareness, develop capabilities, and enhance the coordinated response to an animal disease outbreak. The materials present a comprehensive U.S. preparedness and response strategy for FAD threats, both zoonotic and non-zoonotic. APHIS provided funding through a cooperative agreement to […]

Disease monitoring of birds for HPAI involves close observation and testing. This is also known as surveillance. The steps below will help find disease early or demonstrate no evidence of infection so a movement permit can be requested in an outbreak. Oropharyngeal Swab Testing Stock the supplies needed for collection of oropharyngeal samples. Train designated employees to […]

Pocket pets is a term that is commonly used to refer to small mammals kept as a household pet. Examples include the more common species, such as rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, ferrets, mice, and rats; however, more exotic species, such as sugar gliders, chinchillas, even prairie dogs, have been kept as “pocket” pets. The […]

Zoonoses are diseases that can be transmitted between animals and people. There are over 200 zoonoses worldwide and more than 60% of known infectious diseases of people are zoonotic. Zoonotic diseases are an important health risk and concern for people and animals. Most zoonotic diseases can be avoided with proper prevention measures. Use the following […]

Infection control and disease prevention between animals or to people requires awareness of how exposure happens, biosecurity steps to stop spread, using disinfectants appropriately, and communicating through signs ways to protect themselves. Disease Exposure Routes Disease causing agents can be spread from animal-to-animal and between animals and humans through a variety of transmission routes.  Aquaculture […]