ASF Preparedness Toolbox: Have You Seen These Recent Updates?

USDA APHIS recently updated several response plans and templates for the pork industry to utilize in the case of an African swine fever outbreak. Here's a look at what's new.
USDA APHIS recently updated several response plans and templates for the pork industry to utilize in the case of an African swine fever outbreak. Here's a look at what's new.
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The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is excited to announce significant advancements in its response plans to tackle African swine fever (ASF) among domestic pigs and feral swine.

These updates stem from close collaborations between various APHIS groups, including the ASF Technical Working Group, Veterinary Services, Wildlife Services, International Services, Plant Protection and Quarantine Preclearance Programs, Emergency Regulatory and Compliance Services, the ASF Harvest Establishment Working Group, and the United States Animal Health Association Swine Committee.

Here is a summary of the updated materials, all accessible via the APHIS ASF response page:

African Swine Fever Response Plan: The Red Book (July 2023)
     -ASF Response: The Red Book Presentation (July 18, 2023)
     -Overview of the ASF Response Plan: The Red Book (July 2023)

Declaration of Extraordinary Emergency & 72-hour National Movement Standstill (July 10, 2023)

Playbooks for ASF Response
     -ASF Domestic Pigs Playbook (July 28, 2023)
     -ASF Feral Swine Playbook (July 28, 2023)

Templates for Meat Harvest Facilities
     -Infected/Positive Meat Harvest Facility Template (May 15, 2023)
     -Contact Meat Harvest Facility (Contact Premises) in a Free Area Template (May 15, 2023)
     -Non-Infected Meat Harvest Facility in a Control Area Template (May 15, 2023)
     -Off-Site Rendering Facility (July 17, 2023)
     -Spray Dried Blood/Plasma Facility (July 17, 2023)

National Continuity of Business: Standardized Permitting Guidance (by Type of Movement) (July 17, 2023)
     -ASF COB Permitting Presentation (July 17, 2023)
     -Permit Templates: Movement to Slaughter from Control Area (July 17, 2023)
           -Cull Pigs
           -Market Swine
           -Sows, Boars

Permit Templates: Transfer Movements (July 17, 2023)
     -Wean Pigs to Nursery/Finish
     -Gilts to Sow Farm
     -Nursery to Finishing
     -Semen Boar Studs
     -Sows Parity

These updates signify a crucial step forward in ensuring the nation's preparedness and response capabilities concerning ASF. All stakeholders and concerned parties are encouraged to explore these resources to enhance their understanding and readiness in dealing with ASF.

For more African swine fever information and updates, visit Porkbusiness.com.
 

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