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In July 2014, USDA’s Veterinary Services (VS) presented a “Veterinary Services Proposed Framework for Response to Emerging Animal Diseases in the United States.” A new document, “Emerging Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan,” expands on the framework and describes the processes by which VS will identify, evaluate, and respond to emerging diseases in animal populations. VS is inviting stakeholders to review and comment on the draft plan. Comments should be e-mailed to VS.SPRS.Feedback@aphis.usda.gov no later than November 1, 2016. The document can be accessed at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/program-overview/ct_national_list_reportable_animal_diseases

In July 2014, USDA’s Veterinary Services (VS) presented a “Veterinary Services Proposed Framework for Response to Emerging Animal Diseases in the United States.” A new document, “Emerging Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan,” expands on the framework and describes the processes by which VS will identify, evaluate, and respond to emerging diseases in animal populations. VS is inviting stakeholders to review and comment on the draft plan. Comments should be e-mailed to VS.SPRS.Feedback@aphis.usda.gov no later than November 1, 2016. The document can be accessed at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/program-overview/ct_national_list_reportable_animal_diseases

In July 2014, USDA’s Veterinary Services (VS) presented a “Veterinary Services Proposed Framework for Response to Emerging Animal Diseases in the United States.” A new document, “Emerging Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan,” expands on the framework and describes the processes by which VS will identify, evaluate, and respond to emerging diseases in animal populations. VS is inviting stakeholders to review and comment on the draft plan. Comments should be e-mailed to VS.SPRS.Feedback@aphis.usda.gov no later than November 1, 2016. The document can be accessed at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/program-overview/ct_national_list_reportable_animal_diseases

In July 2014, USDA’s Veterinary Services (VS) presented a “Veterinary Services Proposed Framework for Response to Emerging Animal Diseases in the United States.” A new document, “Emerging Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan,” expands on the framework and describes the processes by which VS will identify, evaluate, and respond to emerging diseases in animal populations. VS is inviting stakeholders to review and comment on the draft plan. Comments should be e-mailed to VS.SPRS.Feedback@aphis.usda.gov no later than November 1, 2016. The document can be accessed at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/program-overview/ct_national_list_reportable_animal_diseases

Many people know that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is the agency tasked with administering the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). But did you know that this is the 50th anniversary of that Act? [Source: USDA Blog, August 24, 2016, Posted by Tanya Espinosa, APHIS Public Affairs Specialist]

This is a notice to inform the public of an upcoming meeting of the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Animal Health. The meeting is being organized by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to discuss matters of animal health.DATES: The meeting will be held on September 7 and 8, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the Williamsburg, Room 104-A of the USDA Headquarters, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington DC 20050.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Diane Sutton, Designated Federal Officer, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 43, Riverdale, MD 20737; phone (301) 851-3509, email SACAH.Management@aphis.usda.gov.Full text: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-08-18/html/2016-19737.htm

The 2012 concept paper, A Proposal for a Revised Structure of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, described a new structure for the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) and provided criteria for each level of laboratory, as well as new processes such as periodic review of the levels. This new NAHLN structure preserves the oversight, leadership, administration, and roles and responsibilities for the Network. At the same time, it gives the NAHLN added flexibility to respond to national animal health testing needs, and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of network members. The number of laboratories in each level was not explicitly defined, except for reference to meeting the national ‘need’, as determined based on geographic distribution, population density of animals, farm gate values, risk of FAD introductions, etc. In 2014, a plan for transitioning to the restructured network was outlined by the NAHLN Coordinating Council. The latest NAHLN Update newsletter describes the current status of the restructuring and outlines the requirements for participation in the NAHLN.

In June 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a Federal Order for monitoring and managing novel swine enteric coronavirus diseases (SECD) and provided $26.2 million in emergency funding to support these efforts. This emergency funding is projected to be exhausted in approximately two months.

In June 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a Federal Order for monitoring and managing novel swine enteric coronavirus diseases (SECD) and provided $26.2 million in emergency funding to support these efforts. This emergency funding is projected to be exhausted in approximately two months.

In June 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a Federal Order for monitoring and managing novel swine enteric coronavirus diseases (SECD) and provided $26.2 million in emergency funding to support these efforts. This emergency funding is projected to be exhausted in approximately two months.