Advancing 

Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) 

Road Map for

Arkansas

A Three-Year Plan

Fiscal Years: 2023-2025

Submitted by:

JOHN G. NILZ, DVM

STATE VETERINARIAN

ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE/LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY DIVISION

#1 NATURAL RESOURCES DRIVE

LITTLE ROCK, AR

(501-225-1598)

Submitted to:

LINDA J. BUSS, DVM

AREA VETERINARIAN FOR ARKANSAS

VETERINARY SERVICES

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

1200 CHERRY BROOK DR. SUITE 300

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

(501-725-7884)

Date: January 19, 2023
Table of Contents

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY _________________________________________________________________ 3

II. CURRENT TRACEABILITY SITUATION ______________________________________________________ 5

2.1 Who are we?_____________________________________________________________________ 5

2.2 Where are we now? _______________________________________________________________ 6

2.3 Strengths and Weaknesses _________________________________________________________ 7

2.4 Opportunities and Threats __________________________________________________________ 8

2.5 Inventory of existing infrastructure and suitability assessment _____________________________ 8

III. VISION AND MISSION CONTEXT FOR ADVANCING TRACEABILITY ______________________________ 9

3.1 Vision Statement _________________________________________________________________ 9

3.2 Mission Statement _______________________________________________________________ 10

IV. TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS _________________________________________________________ 10

4.1 Strategic goal(s) _________________________________________________________________ 10

4.2 Programmatic goals (objectives) ____________________________________________________ 10

4.3 ADT Trace Performance Measures (TPMs) ____________________________________________ 11

4.4 Data requirements _______________________________________________________________ 12

4.5 Information technology plan _______________________________________________________ 12

4.6 Resource requirements____________________________________________________________ 13

4.7 Organizational needs _____________________________________________________________ 13

4.7.1 Executive support _____________________________________________________________ 13

4.7.2 Coordination and oversight procedures ____________________________________________ 13

4.7.3 Policy _______________________________________________________________________ 13

4.7.4 Staffing ______________________________________________________________________ 13

4.7.5 Budget requirements___________________________________________________________ 14

4.7.6 Outreach (required to be addressed within the Road Map) ____________________________ 14

4.8 Monitoring and reporting interstate movement activity _________________________________ 15

V. ADVANCING TRACEABILITY ____________________________________________________________ 16

5.1 Ranking of priorities for advancement _______________________________________________ 16

5.2 Implementation of objectives ______________________________________________________ 17
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Animal Agriculture is the leading component of Arkansas’ economy. The Arkansas Livestock 

and Poultry Commission’s (ALPD) key function is to prevent disease introduction and be prepared 

to respond to disease challenges when it occurs. Animal identification is pivotal in disease 

detection, control, and eradiation. Those data points allow rapid traceability that can protect 

economies and allow rapid recovery . To respond quickly, animal health officials need to know 

which animals are involved, where they are located, and what other animals might have been 

exposed. The sooner reliable data is available, impacted animals can be located, appropriate 

response measures can be taken, and disease spread can be halted.

Historically, ALPD data has been spread across several platforms with incumbered search 

capabilities. Progress has been by changing databases and acquiring management software that 

will serve as a centralizing platform. The largest success was moving our livestock market data

from a front-line Excel form into a web-based searchable form. That format is compatible with 

“up-stream” state and federal data warehouses. 

The ability to find infected and exposed livestock in a rapid manner will: 

• Increase our state’s disease response capabilities; 

• Limit the spread of animal diseases; 

• Minimize animal losses and economic impact on the agriculture industry; 

• Protect producers' livelihoods; 

• Provide sustained market access and confidence for our trading partners; 

• Protect or reduce public exposure to zoonotic diseases; and 

• Improve animal welfare by reducing morbidity and mortality events.

Our goal is to support USDA’s interstate traceability program objectives that promote the use 

of an official, electronic identification standard that interfaces with specific disease eradication 

programs, interstate commerce, breed registries, or age and source verification programs. Moving 

away from paper towards electronic reporting gains efficiencies in our ability to trace animals, 

reduce transcription errors and speed commerce. 
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History of ADT in Arkansas 

Software systems have been researched for several years. Several demonstrations were 

considered. The commercial data management system, EzyVet was purchased March 2023. It 

supports USAHA standards through API compatibilities which our IT department is familiar with. 

Compiled data in Table 1 below, shows trends away from paper to digital data and more rapid 

completion times. 

Table 1 AR Traceability Performance Measures

 

Critical elements of this road map include Traceability Performance Measures, distribution 

and administration of National Uniform Eartag System (NUES) tags, Radio Frequency 

Identification Devices (RFID) and other official identification (ID) devices, data sharing, outreach, 

monitoring and reporting of interstate movement activity, and traceability implementation 

priorities. Successful implementation of this plan should result in a rapid response to program 

diseases, facilitate continuity of business for affected commodities, Arkansas and other state’s 

producers in the event of a disease outbreak, and enhanced compliance with federal and state ADT 

rules. ALPD yearly goals are stated in Section 4.2 below. 
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II. CURRENT TRACEABILITY SITUATION

2.1 Who are we?

This roadmap is prepared and is to be implemented by ALPD, the animal disease 

control and animal emergency response agency for Arkansas. Traceability data is 

often used for disease traces, lost or stolen animal inquiries and other investigations 

as needed. ALPD personnel critical to the success of ADT include the Director, the 

State Veterinarian, the Field Services Veterinarian, NPIP Administrator, the ADT 

Program Coordinator, and the ADT Assistant Program Coordinator. ALPD has a 

commission that consists of seven public members appointed by the Governor that 

advise agency personnel. ALPD maintains an Animal Disease Traceability 

Working Group composed of ALPD, USDA APHIS VS, Livestock Market, and 

producer representatives to provide input and feedback on the implementation of 

ADT. The current working group includes the following members who will meet 

twice a year via Teams:

John G. Nilz, DVM State Veterinarian

Richard F. Brown, DVM AR Field Services Veterinarian 

Blake Walters AR ADT Program Coordinator

Cindy Taylor AR ADT Assistant Coordinator

Patrick Fisk Director, ADA-ALPD

Linda J. Buss, DVM USDA APHIS VS AVIC

Cody Burcham Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association Coordinator

Jerry Masters Arkansas Swine Producers

Vacant Univ. of AR Cooperative Extension Veterinarian

Joe Barbour Livestock Marketing Association

Darrell Ford Hope Livestock Market

Kevin Simmons NPIP Coordinator - Arkansas ADA-ALPD
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2.2 Where are we now?

Animal disease traceability is a critical component of the overall animal health 

program. ALPD employees, Livestock Inspectors, place and record USDA 

official ID a at livestock markets to facilitate compliance with the USDA ADT 

rule. The data is captured via a newly create web-based form and is stored on the 

ALPD server. All inspectors have laptops and RFID readers. This transition 

along with continuing to offer and encourage on-farm Brucellosis vaccination has 

facilitated identification of many breeding cattle likely to remain in the state. 

Current focus is on electronic identification placement in replacement stock 

presented at all 34 AR markets.

ALPD strives to continue enhancing our capabilities to electronically record and 

transmit ADT data in the field. Devices have been updated and data generated is 

being formatted to uploading into CoreOne/SCS. A cloud based form has been 

created with an Excel format compatible with CoreOne/SCS. 

Two dedicated administrative staff members can complete national performance 

traces. One of them is available 24-7 in the event of a true emergency response. 

They practice completing the traces without calling associated states that probably 

will not be available after hours. They open the task, research appropriate 

databases and upload answers well within the national goal. Our staff strives for 

accuracy and therefore has yielded some minutes in the race to trace. Moving 

forward they will focus on speed and measure accuracy to verify that if remains

constant. 

All market staff have Microsoft capable laptops and RFID readers. Field use is 

increasing in all markets. The supplemental grant is allowing distribution of 

RFID readers to market veterinarians, county agents and land grant agriculture 

colleges. 

ALPD administrative staff dedicated to ADT has increased to three full time 

positions as of April 2021. 

A key component in implementation of ADT is expanding the traceability 

technology infrastructure to support ADT, which includes the following:

• Our newly purchased, EzyVet practice management software will pull all 

data into one platform. This software will come online March 2023. Our 

IT department has developed and launched a component that will 

seamlessly integrate with this Cloud Based environment. All digitized 

forms will be linked into workflow channels. All animal identification will 

be entered into EzyVet. Our livestock market form will be the largest data 

capture and serve as the data backbone. All ASH herds and OCV number 

will be housed here as well. The new software has a CVI component

which ALPD will assess and employ or upload an in-house design.
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• CoreOne/SCS – used as a database for bovine and swine disease 

monitoring programs and program disease work (TB, Brucellosis, etc.). 

This includes uploading all VS Form 4-54 (paper or electronic), VS Form 

4-26, and VS Form 4-33 data into CoreOne/SCS. We are nearing goals of 

sharing electronic CVI data and data generated by the ALPD CVI Imaging 

System with CoreOne/SCS. TraceFirst programs have assisted in this 

effort. 

• ALPD Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) Imaging System 

(Papervision) – incoming and outgoing CVIs are scanned and logged into 

an imaging system housed at ALPD. The previous limitations on 

searchability have improved to the ability to locate and transmit within 

minutes. CVIs enter through electronic and paper formats. Global Vet 

Link provided a search engine using the following data points: certificate 

type, billing date, animal ID, carrier, certificate number, premised ID, 

purpose of movement, owner demographics, origin, and species and type. 

Paper CVIs are scanned into Paper Vision Client which gives search 

functionality. Their Data Capture feature uses the following data points: 

certificated number, consignor and receiver demographics, veterinarian, 

animal number, species, animal ID.

• USDA APHIS VS animal disease traceability information systems 

o Standardized Premises Identification System (SPIS) 

o Animal Identification Number Management System (AIMS) 

o StateVet (Trace First) 

o CoreOne 

o Increasing capabilities in EMRS, NAHMS, NAHRS. 

2.3 Strengths and Weaknesses

The primary strength for ADT is approximately 20 thirty- ALPD field livestock 

inspectors (LSI). LSIs are at livestock markets on sale days identifying animals 

and recording established identification devices. An added attribute is the working 

relationship between USDA APHIS VS and ALPD field personnel and 

administrative cooperation. The Arkansas Survey Herd program (swine 

registration) and NPIP Live Bird Market Surveillance (LBMS) provide a 

framework for monitoring those animal populations at risk.

ALPD has a dedicated IT staff. Recently added personal have engaged our division 

and developed an online form based on needs. They are working on API functions 

to communicate with the platform. The Livestock Market piece was tested and was 

launched March 2023. Work continues to establish cross training. reliability and 

timeliness of electronic capture and transmission of ADT data. Further 

development of compatible IT applications and equipment will enhance efficient 

data entry and foster ADT transparency and fuller access. A NPIP “streamlining” 

project is in development at the time of writing this document.
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2.4 Opportunities and Threats

Cow-calf beef and poultry production are leading animal agriculture commodities 

in Arkansas. Arkansas ranks in the Top 20 for cattle production and in the Top Five 

in most categories of poultry production (per NASS statistics). Approximately 1 

million feeder pigs are produced annually. Our feral hog population is a constant 

concern. An animal disease event in these groups could have a significant impact 

on the state’s economy. ALPD is tasked as the lead agency in responding and 

mitigating impact of animal diseases and natural disasters that would affect animal 

agriculture. An efficient ADT program is essential to timely response and a critical 

element in fulfilling this responsibility. Successful implementation of this plan will 

potentially save thousands of animals and mitigate the overall economic impact that 

disease threats have on producers and the state.

2.5 Inventory of existing infrastructure and suitability assessment

Personnel: 

ALPD has experienced and knowledgeable employees on staff. We currently 

(2023) have a total of twenty inspectors dispersed throughout the state for routine 

surveillance tasks and on-demand mediation efforts. The state is currently divided 

into two regions; each region has an assigned supervisor responsible for 

management of personnel and activities within that respective region. The field 

supervisors report to the Agri Division Manager/ADT Program Coordinator 

stationed in Little Rock. The primary functions of field staff include maintaining a 

presence at each federally approved livestock market on sale day, identifying and 

recording ADT data for cattle and other species presented for sale at the market, 

assisting any available market veterinarian in obtaining information for issuance of 

ICVIs, vaccination of replacement heifers for Brucellosis, and ensuring compliance 

with other applicable state regulations. ALPD’s current field staffing is sufficient 

in regard to the implementation of ADT in Arkansas.

A Field Services Veterinarian (FSV) was added to the team in 2021. A prime 

directive is market compliance based on ALPD Rule - ARKANSAS 

REGULATIONS FOR CONCENTRATION POINTS OF CATTLE (AUCTION 

MARKETS, FARM SALES, PRIVATE SALES, ETC.) INVOLVING 

INFECTIOUS, CONTAGIOUS AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASES and USDA 

VS ADT Monitoring and Compliance v. 2.7. The FSV will routinely visit on 

market per week and others as needed. The position reports to the State

Veterinarian. 

We are training several new inspectors due to the retirement of several of the most 

experienced employees.

The State Veterinarian and Agri Division Manager/ADT Program Coordinator 

play critical roles in implementation of the Arkansas ADT Program by 

coordinating ALPD staff and correlating with USDA APHIS VS. We have an 
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administrative staff of three full time employees who record, scan, and file ICVIs, 

test charts, EIA test charts, and market reports in addition to other duties. A halftime position supports PIN assignments, traceback exercise expertise, and the 

various disease reporting functions for state and federal programs. In addition, 

two full-time staffers support the NPIP program exclusively. 

The ADT data (market charts, test charts, ICVIs, etc.) have primarily been 

received in hardcopy format (as of 2019). We are 100% for all market reports 

being electronically transferred; market charts and test charts are routinely 

entered into CoreOne/SCS. The ICVIs are scanned and logged into an imaging 

system (Papervision) to make those documents electronically searchable via 

multiple data entry points. Electronic CVI submission is increasing. The new 

software platform includes an eCVI function. The goal is to have that deployed 

within 2023. 

Capabilities:

The current ALPD field staff is adequate in meeting current demands of ADT. The 

administrative staffing has recently risen to meet current data entry requirements. 

As we fully transition to electronic data formats with immediate entry into the 

respective databases, any perceived need for additional personnel should dissipate.

Data processing/ Storage: 

ALPD’s server is a Windows 2008R2 server with dual six-core Intel Xeon 

processor at 3.47GHz with 128GB of ram, and 5 TB of storage. Data is captured 

in the field by handheld computers and then transmitted via the internet back to 

the server.

Suitability: 

The hardware and software updates for use by ALPD personnel is proving to be 

more than sufficient for the purposes of ADT; newer laptops, smartphones with 

“hotspot” capability and improved broadband access to our servers are recent 

advances.

III. VISION AND MISSION CONTEXT FOR ADVANCING TRACEABILITY

3.1 Vision Statement

Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission is focused on rapid response and 

mediation leading to eradication of animal disease challenges; this encompasses the 

inspection of livestock and poultry in the state, as well as surveillance of areas of 

livestock and poultry concentration. A key component in mitigating the impact of 

animal disease is the ability to rapidly identify and trace animals through their 

various touchpoints. ALPD embraces the task and strives to implement functional 

and efficient efforts for the ADT program and progress.
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3.2 Mission Statement

To safeguard human and animal health, assure food safety and quality, and 

promote Arkansas livestock and poultry industries for the benefit of our citizens. 

Goals: 

1. Protect human and animal health from communicable animal diseases. 

2. Protect humans and animals from environmental and toxicological threats. 

3. Protect consumers by ensuring food safety and quality. 

4. Promote and enhance marketability of livestock, poultry, and their products 

both nationally and internationally. 

IV. TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Strategic goal(s)

ALPD is operating a state-wide infrastructure for ADT that proves to be compatible 

with the USDA standards established in the Traceability Rule. A primary objective 

is to manage a system that identifies animals accurately, enables rapid traceability 

of animals, and is fully functional in the event of an animal disease outbreak. The 

implementation of such a system is to enhance the effectiveness of animal disease 

response in Arkansas and mitigate the negative impacts of disease on industry 

producers. ALPD is working to build an infrastructure that will interact with other 

all needed entities in accordance with standards.

4.2 Programmatic goals (objectives)

FY 2023 – Implement new software platform

Dramatically increase use of e-CVIs by Veterinarians.

Continue outreach and education efforts. Includes a class set of 6 wands 

for use in land grant agriculture colleges. 

Distribute wands to all market veterinarians. 

Determine Part 86 implications after release from public comment period.

RFID tags were featured in Ag. Dept. Magazine. 

FY 2024 – Increase use of eCVIs by Veterinarians to 100%. 

Facilitate utilization of RFID tags and the use of EMRS & MIMS. 

ALL VS 4-54 submitted electronically from livestock markets. 

FY 2025 – Maintain goal of 100% of CVIs submitted in electronic format. 

Increase utilization of RFID at markets and distribution to Producers. 

Transition to “all electronic” recording and ADT data collected.
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4.3 ADT Trace Performance Measures (TPMs)

ALPD will continue to perform trace exercises in coordination with USDA 

APHIS VS staff to assess capabilities in Trace Performance Measures as below.

TPM SUMMARY GOAL

1. Determines the 

State/Tribe in which the 

animal was officially 

identified and notifies that 

State/Tribe of the reference 

animal's official ID number 

State/Tribe that received the 

reference animal 

95% notification within 1 

business day 

2. Confirms that it has 

documentation that an 

official ID number was 

issued within its jurisdiction 

and that it has contact 

information for the person 

who received that number. 

State/Tribe where the 

reference animal was 

officially identified. 

Initial- 75% within 5 

business days Future- 95% 

within 2 business days 

3. Determines the State or 

Tribe from which the animal 

was moved interstate into its 

jurisdiction and notifies that 

State or Tribe of the 

reference animal's official 

ID number 

State/Tribe that received a 

reference animal 

Initial- 95% within 7 

business days Future- 95% 

within 3 business days 

4. Determine the address or 

location from which the 

reference animal was 

shipped 

State/Tribe that receives 

notification that a reference 

animal moved interstate 

from its jurisdiction (may be 

the same State/Tribe in #2) 

Initial- 75% within 5 

business days 

Future- 95% within 2 

business days 
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4.4 Data requirements

 a. Standards for Official Identification: 

The following is a list of standards for Official Identification by species: 

Bovine: Official ear tags (NUES) or Tattoos when accompanied by the breed 

registration certificate. 

Ovine/Caprine: Official ear tags (i.e. Flock, Scrapie or AIN tags) or registration 

tattoos accompanied by the registration certificate. 

Equine: Description sufficient to identify the animal, Electronic Identification 

(ISO 11784/11785 only after 03/11/2014, Digital photographs sufficient to 

identify the animal. 

Swine: Official ear tags (NUES, ASH Premises tags) with unique herd 

management number, or tattoos (as allowed by the ADT rule). 

Poultry: NPIP approved devices or methods.

 b. Official ID Distribution and Record Keeping: 

Official ID devices are currently distributed by ALPD to Accredited Veterinarians 

and LSIs. ID devices are assigned by number; distribution of official IDs by 

ALPD is maintained via Excel spreadsheet and forwarded to USDA APHIS VS 

AIC for entry into AIMS. As records of official ID application are received, these 

records are processed and entered into CoreOne/SCS. 

The significance of producer demand will be evaluated to determine how best to 

move forward with the distribution of official IDs to producers. RFID is favored 

going forward; ALPD will promote use of electronically recordable identification 

devices.

Approved forms for interstate movement: ICVI, VS 9-3 NPIP, NPIP 90 Day 

Certificate, NPIP flock certifications, VS 1-27, e-ICVI. 

 c. Sharing data with other states: 

All ICVIs issued within Arkansas will be forwarded to the receiving state 

electronically unless otherwise requested by the respective state. Data that is 

entered into the Arkansas database will be retrieved and provided to other entities 

and the USDA upon request. Current IT structure does not allow outside access 

to Arkansas databases.

4.5 Information technology plan

ALPD has provided Microsoft capable laptops to all LSIs. 

The attainment of this goal enhanced the ability to enter ADT data into the 

respective databases. ALPD’s IT department is working to maintain a sound and 

secure system to support ADT.
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4.6 Resource requirements

ALPD has in place a continuity of operation plan. It worked well in our 2022 HPAI 

response. Our state team unified with VS in an Incident Management Team. We 

are scheduling training for a Case Manager, Site Manager, and Financial Reporting

Officer that will expand state level response. 

4.7 Organizational needs

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADA) and ALPD is in the process of 

cross-training available administrative personnel to ensure timely data entry.

4.7.1 Executive support

ALPD management executives have been educated and are cognizant of the 

critical nature of ADT regarding necessary compliance with rules and 

regulations (as well as need for effective response to animal disease 

challenges). We will continue our agency efforts for increasing ADT 

capabilities and efficiencies in Arkansas.

4.7.2 Coordination and oversight procedures

ALPD has well established statutory authority for the suppression and 

eradication of animal diseases in the state of Arkansas. Functional 

implementation of ADT is foremost in the toolbox for use in animal disease 

response. ALPD makes every effort to outreach and coordinate with 

commodity producer groups and allied governmental agencies in regard to 

implementation and oversight use of ADT

4.7.3 Policy

ALPD policy supports the general standards and traceability goals. Our 

strongest allies are our Cat II accredited veterinarians throughout the state. 

It is easy to encourage them to utilize this new form of individual 

identification. They are amenable with our tag management system. Many 

chose for us to manage the tags and they send in regular reports of 

distributions. Our new software will allow them to order tags online thereby 

creating a built in tracking method. 

Policy changes will be determined after 9CFR part 86 is officially released 

in toto from public comment. 

4.7.4 Staffing

To date, administrative staff have accomplished necessary data processing 

to help address any potential negative impact on our ADT functionality. The 

transition to ALL electronic records will allow us to gain efficiencies in data 

entry and greater value to the ADT system
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4.7.5 Budget requirements

Budgets for current staff and resources are a combination of federal (ADT 

Cooperative Agreement Grant) and state (General Revenue) funds. 

Decreases in either of these funding sources have significant impact on 

ADT system operations. 

4.7.6 Outreach (required to be addressed within the Road Map)

ADT success will rely on ALPD efforts in continuance of current education 

and outreach to stakeholders and commodity groups in Arkansas. Education 

and outreach will consist of the following at a minimum.

4.7.6.1 Accredited veterinarians

Accredited veterinarians are vital public interface link for the ADT 

program: 

- ICVIs correct and processed for achievement of Traceability 

Performance Standards. 

- ALPD will inform veterinarians of needed ADT information via 

the ALPD website, Arkansas State Veterinarian’s Quarterly 

Update, Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association (ARVMA) 

meetings and newsletters, ARVMA annual convention, and ADA 

newsletter distribution lists. 

- Continuing education is offered once annually regarding 

traceability to some degree at the ARVMA annual convention. 

ALPD and USDA APHIS VS have one full morning and afternoon 

dedicated to regulatory topics. 

- Enhance use of e-CVIs and MIMS; ALPD in coordination with 

USDA APHIS VS will emphasize use and provide instruction to 

veterinarians on options for transmitting data electronically.

- meetings are planned to cover the basics and focus on FADs such 

as ASF and FMD. This will increase our preparedness by 

reinforcing our front line surveillance squad- Cat II accredited 

DVMs. 

- Certified Swine Sample Collector Training is planned. Our state’s 

initial authorization has been completed. 

- Will recruit trainers for FMD vaccination. 

4.7.6.2 Slaughter plants

Our large processing plants are for poultry. These tend to be single 

sourced. The state has gained FSIS meat inspection clearance. 

Inspectors and a veterinarian are in training. As that scope of 

regulation develops, disease control will be addressed through 

pamphlets and placards. The large poultry processor have 

premovement testing and farm of origin tracing. Our inspection 
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system will be staffed with ALPD employees with ready access to 

our database. 

4.7.6.3 Industry as a whole

The ADT advisory group will provide recommendations for 

outreach and education to the industry. Coordination with the 

University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, press 

releases, webpages, ALPD e-mails, industry association meetings, 

producer group meetings, and social media sources are some 

methods to consider where available. The primary focus of this 

effort will be the bovine, and to a lesser extent the small ruminant 

industries.

4.7.6.4 Livestock Markets

An ALPD Livestock Inspector Manual is being developed. A key 

 goal is reaching market regulatory consistency. Upon completion, 

 anticipated December 21, 2023, mailings and meeting will be 

 launched. The first mailing will include an ALPD letter of 

 explanation and USDA’s ADT Monitoring and Compliance 

 Overview v. 2.7. This document, introduced at the 2022 

 Livestock Market Association’s annual meeting was perceived well. 

4.8 Monitoring and reporting interstate movement activity

Movement of animals into and out of the state is monitored and reported on a 

regular basis via weekly activity summaries. Accomplishment is via scanning and 

tracking of ICVI’s (paper and electronic) received by a dedicated ALPD staff 

member. That person also publishes a monthly summary to division management 

staff. 
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V. ADVANCING TRACEABILITY 

5.1 Ranking of priorities for advancement

• Enhancement of IT infrastructure. 

1. IT staff engagement and development 

2. Training of all staff on the new software

• Increase use of electronic forms/data 

1.e-CVI 

2.VS 4-54 

3.OCV charts

• Timely data entry into appropriate data storage systems 

1. CoreOne/SCS 

2. ALPD Imaging System (Paper Vision) 

3. e-ICVI 

4. ICVI spreadsheet systems 

• Education and Outreach 

1. Accredited Veterinarians 

2. Livestock Markets 

3. Producer Groups

• Improve and maintain ID eartag distribution record keeping system 

• Utilize any potential for sharing e-data across multiple platforms. 

• Develop and enable administrative staff for ease of entry of data into the 

CVI Papervision system, AIMS, EMRS and CoreOne/SCS. 
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5.2 Implementation of objectives

Maintain adequate funding and resources (personnel, read equipment) critical to 

the fulfillment of the ADT goals and objectives.

Summary below - annualized implementation of objectives:

FY 2023 - 

1. Coordinate with USDA APHIS VS and CoreOne/SCS experts in regards to 

the feasibility of integrating the databases currently in use (i.e. CoreOne/SCS 

and ALPD Imaging System). 

2. Increase education and outreach efforts with veterinarians in the use of e-

 ICVIs.

3. Update/expand use of electronic devices in use at Livestock Markets. 

 FY 2024 -

1. Continue education outreach efforts with all accredited veterinarians in regards 

to the use of eICVIs. 

2. Advocate for RFID usage in target livestock markets. 

3. Promote the use of RFID tags and MIMs at markets and private veterinarians 

and producers. 

4. Convert VS 4-54’s and vaccination charts filled by ALPD inspectors into eformat. 

FY 2025-

1. Continue to facilitate the use of eCVIs by Arkansas veterinarians. 

2. Continue RFID and MIMS education and outreach with veterinarians and 

producers. 

3. Offer RFIDs directly to Arkansas producers. 

4. Complete electronic recording and transmission of ADT data collected by 

ALPD personnel.