Stopping movement of animals and their products is one way to prevent spread of an FAD. A state-issued permit is required to restart movement in FAD Control Areas. Permits are based on the risk of the movement. Guidance for getting a movement permit is in the SPS Plan and other resources shown here. Additional steps may be required in an actual outbreak.
Prepare for Times of No Movement
USDA may issue a National Movement Standstill upon the detection of an FAD in the US. More information can be found at the links below.
Conditions for Swine Movement Permits
As detailed in Table 1 of the SPS Plan (pdf):
- Traceability information is available.
- Biosecurity measures listed in the Biosecurity Checklistare in place and acceptable to officials.
- No evidence of infection based on disease monitoring (surveillance – diagnostic testing); premises is NOT an Infected or Suspect Premises
- Destination premises and State are willing to accept animals or semen.
Animal Product Movement
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is NOT a public health or food safety concern. Product that has passed USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) inspection is safe and wholesome for human consumption. Products exempt from Movement Standstill include USDA FSIS-inspected susceptible animal products or other negligible risk products. The Meat Institute provides guidance for packers on FAD Preparedness.
Risk Assessments
Risk assessments (RA) support managed movement and permitting of animals and animal products during disease outbreaks.
University of Minnesota staff and individuals at the USDA-APHIS-VS Centers for Epidemiology and Animal Health continue to work on proactive risk assessments. The following risk assessments have been completed.
- RTE Risk Assessment Fact Sheet – Preslaughter Transfer of Animals
- FMDv Survival in Pork Products-Visual Guide
- FMDv Survival in Fresh Pork Meat- Information Sheet
All four ready-to-eat pork product documents are available on the UMN digital conservancy website.
Other proactive risk assessments are available.