Not Your Father’s FAD Prep

September 2, 2023 — 

Foreign animal disease (FAD) preparedness often seems uneventful, but significant progress is being made behind the scenes. Maintaining an FAD-free environment is a silent success with pork producers playing a central role in these efforts, ensuring the industry's long-term sustainability.

In his latest article, Dr. Dusty Oedekoven, NPB's chief veterinarian, dives into the progress being made in FAD preparedness from cutting-edge research facilities to the four-legged heroes at our borders.

Some key highlights in the article include:

• A spotlight on the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), a beacon of advanced prevention and preparedness research.
• Insights on the July 2023 updated ASF Response Plan - or as many know it, 'The Red Book.'
• The essential role of the Beagle Brigade - our first line of defense against FAD at various entry points into the country.
• An overview of how producers are the backbone of prevention, with their unwavering commitment to biosecurity measures and partnering with vets and officials to ensure the health of their livestock.

NPB has put incredible efforts into FAD prevention, and the strategies are influenced by the producers themselves. It's a collective endeavor to ensure the industry remains robust and protected. Learn what producers can do to prioritize livestock's health with NPB tools.

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[Source: National Pork Board 31 August 2023]