INTRODUCTION  What are foreign animal diseases (FADs)?  Diseases of livestock and poultry that do not normally occur in the United States are called foreign animal diseases or FADs. These diseases can spread rapidly and pose a significant threat to animal agriculture, human health, and the economy. If a FAD is found in the United States, […]

Foreign Animal Disease Prevention Foreign animal diseases (FADs) are not normally found in the United States but can threaten human and animal health.  The resources on this page will help you: FAD Field Guide Read about the signs of common FADs: FAD Investigation and Response Module Learn the steps involved in a FAD investigation from […]

The Framework for Interstate and Intrastate Movement Decisions During a Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in the U.S. is the result of a two-year effort to build consensus and develop criteria for making animal movement decisions in the event of a Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in the U.S. The document focuses on interstate and […]

Factors to Consider in a Potential Eradication Plan for African Swine Fever in the United States: A White Paper This paper describes potential approaches for developing an eradication plan for African swine fever (ASF) should it become established in the United States. The purpose of the white paper is to encourage discussion and consideration of important factors for […]

Emerging and Exotic Diseases of Animals Chapter References

Transboundary and Emerging Diseases of Animals, 2016

Disease causing agents can be spread from animal-to-animal and between animals and humans through a variety of transmission routes. Select each route below for additional resources.