Foreign animal diseases (FADs) are highly contagious and can severely impact livestock operations. If a FAD is detected, strict protocols and movement restrictions will be enacted to help contain and prevent further spread.

This guide outlines what to expect and how to respond if your farm is not directly infected but is located in or near an outbreak zone and at elevated risk.

What to Expect Near an Outbreak Zone

Movement Restrictions:

If a FAD is detected and confirmed, state and federal agencies will establish a regulatory control area with movement restrictions. Movement restrictions may include but are not limited to livestock, carcasses intended for food supply, vehicles and equipment. Examples include:

• Feed delivery trucks and trailers
• Livestock trailers
• Loading chutes and portable panels

Movement Permits:

Permits may be required to move livestock.

• Contact the ranch veterinarian for movement permits.
• Regulatory officials will determine and communicate the exact permit requirements for cattle, semen and embryos.
• Producers should be prepared to meet the requirements prior to requesting a permit.

For full text, please see PDF.

Authors:

Christine B. Navarre, D.V.M., M.S. — School of Animal Sciences, LSU AgCenter
Tyler Barlow, Tripp Morgan, William Strickland, Lanie Richard and Joshua Salley — Agriculture and Natural Resources Assistant Agents