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The Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan (FAD PReP) document, A Partial 

Listing of FAD Stakeholders, provides valuable information on Federal, State, Tribal, international, 

academia, industry, and other organizations that would be involved in an FAD event.

This document was last updated in December 2015. Please send questions or comments to: 

National Preparedness and Incident Coordination Center 

Veterinary Services

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

U.S. Department of Agriculture

4700 River Road, Unit 41

Riverdale, MD 20737

Fax: (301) 734-7817

E-mail: FAD.PReP.Comments@aphis.usda.gov

If your organization is not included in this listing, and would like to be included in this list, please 

e-mail the FAD PReP comments address (directly above), including an organization overview 

and/or link to your website.

While best efforts have been used in developing and preparing the FAD PReP documents, the U.S. 

Government, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

and other parties, such as employees and contractors contributing to this document, neither warrant 

nor assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any 

information or procedure disclosed. The primary purpose of these FAD PReP documents is to provide 

operational guidance to those government officials responding to a foreign animal disease outbreak. It 

is only posted for public access as a reference. 

This guide contains links to various other Federal and State agencies and private organizations. These 

links are maintained solely for the user’s information and convenience. If you link to such site, please 

be aware that you are then subject to the policies of that site. In addition, please note that USDA does 

not control and cannot guarantee the relevance, timeliness, or accuracy of these outside materials. 

Further, the inclusion of links or pointers to particular items in hypertext is not intended to reflect 

their importance, nor is it intended to constitute approval or endorsement of any views expressed, or 

products or services offered, on these outside websites, or the organizations sponsoring the websites. 

Trade names are used solely for the purpose of providing specific information. Mention of a trade 

name does not constitute a guarantee or warranty of the product by USDA or an endorsement over 

other products not mentioned.

USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national 

origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. 

(Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative 

means for communication of program information (for example Braille, large print, and audiotape.) 

should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and telecommunications device 

for the deaf [TDD]).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, 

Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-

5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Contents

Chapter 1 Background.............................................................................1-1

1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 MAINTENANCE OF THE GUIDE .......................................................................... 1-2

1.2.1 Modification and Review......................................................................... 1-2

1.2.2 Guide Organization................................................................................. 1-2

Chapter 2 USDA Stakeholders ................................................................2-1

2.1 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ............................................................... 2-1

2.1.1 USDA Agencies ...................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.2 USDA Offices.......................................................................................... 2-7

2.2 ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE .......................................... 2-13

2.2.1 Office of Civil Rights, Diversity, and Inclusion....................................... 2-13

2.2.2 Biotechnology Regulatory Services ...................................................... 2-13

2.2.3 International Services ........................................................................... 2-14

2.2.4 Plant Protection and Quarantine........................................................... 2-14

2.2.5 Wildlife Services ................................................................................... 2-14

2.2.6 Legislative and Public Affairs ................................................................ 2-15

2.2.7 Animal Care.......................................................................................... 2-15

2.2.8 Policy and Program Development ........................................................ 2-16

2.2.9 Veterinary Services............................................................................... 2-16

2.2.10 Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services ..................... 2-16

2.3 VETERINARY SERVICES................................................................................. 2-16

2.3.1 Deputy Administrator ............................................................................ 2-17

2.3.2 Surveillance, Preparedness, and Response Services .......................... 2-17

2.3.3 National Import and Export Services .................................................... 2-20

2.3.4 Science, Technology, and Analysis Services........................................ 2-20

2.3.5 Program Support Services.................................................................... 2-22

Chapter 3 Federal Agency Stakeholders .................................................3-1

3.1 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ........................................................... 3-2

3.1.1 Federal Emergency Management Agency.............................................. 3-2
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3.1.2 Office of Health Affairs............................................................................ 3-2

3.1.3 Science and Technology Directorate ...................................................... 3-3

3.2 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.............................................. 3-3

3.2.1 Food and Drug Administration ................................................................ 3-3

3.2.2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention........................................... 3-4

3.2.3 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response ....... 3-4

3.2.4 Defense Intelligence Agency .................................................................. 3-5

3.2.5 U.S. Northern Command ........................................................................ 3-5

3.2.6 National Center for Medical Intelligence ................................................. 3-6

3.2.7 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers................................................................ 3-6

3.2.8 Defense Threat Reduction Agency ......................................................... 3-6

3.3 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ....................................................................... 3-6

3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ........................................................... 3-7

3.5 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ............................................................... 3-7

3.6 UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ........................... 3-8

3.7 OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY ................................................ 3-9

3.8 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ............................................................................... 3-9

Chapter 4 State, Tribal, and Territorial Organizations ..............................4-1

4.1 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF STATE ANIMAL HEALTH OFFICIALS.............................. 4-1

4.2 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE PUBLIC HEALTH VETERINARIANS................... 4-2

4.3 ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS........................... 4-2

4.4 INTERTRIBAL AGRICULTURAL COUNCIL ............................................................. 4-2

4.5 COUNCIL OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL EPIDEMIOLOGISTS................................... 4-3

4.6 NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS ................................................... 4-3

4.7 MULTI-STATE PARTNERSHIP FOR SECURITY IN AGRICULTURE ........................... 4-3

4.8 NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION .............................................................. 4-4

4.9 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE ........... 4-4

4.10 STATE BOARDS OF ANIMAL HEALTH ................................................................. 4-5

4.11 STATE LIVESTOCK COMMISSIONS..................................................................... 4-5

4.12 TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS.................................................................................. 4-5

Chapter 5 Professional Organizations......................................................5-1

5.1 PRIMARY NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS.................................................................. 5-1
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5.1.1 United States Animal Health Association................................................ 5-1

5.1.2 National Institute for Animal Agriculture.................................................. 5-2

5.1.3 Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies............................................... 5-2

5.2 PRIMARY VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS....................................... 5-3

5.2.1 National Association of Federal Veterinarians ........................................ 5-3

5.2.2 American Veterinary Medical Association............................................... 5-3

5.2.3 American Association of Bovine Practitioners......................................... 5-3

5.2.4 American Association of Equine Practitioners ........................................ 5-4

5.2.5 Association of Avian Veterinarians ......................................................... 5-4

5.2.6 American Association of Swine Veterinarians......................................... 5-5

5.2.7 American Public Health Association ....................................................... 5-5

5.2.8 American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners .......................... 5-5

5.2.9 American Association of Veterinary State Boards .................................. 5-6

5.2.10 American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians.............. 5-6

Chapter 6 Industry ...................................................................................6-1

6.1 ANIMAL AGRICULTURE ALLIANCE ..................................................................... 6-2

6.2 ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE ................... 6-2

6.3 AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION............................................................ 6-3

6.4 FEDERATION OF ANIMAL SCIENCE SOCIETIES.................................................... 6-3

6.5 BEEF/MEAT/LIVESTOCK .................................................................................. 6-3

6.5.1 R-CALF USA .......................................................................................... 6-3

6.5.2 North American Meat Association........................................................... 6-3

6.5.3 American Association of Meat Processors.............................................. 6-4

6.5.4 American Meat Institute .......................................................................... 6-4

6.5.5 American Meat Science Association....................................................... 6-4

6.5.6 Cattlemen’s Beef Board.......................................................................... 6-5

6.5.7 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association ................................................... 6-5

6.5.8 U.S. Meat Export Federation .................................................................. 6-5

6.5.9 Southwest Meat Association................................................................... 6-6

6.5.10 U.S. Cattlemen’s Association.................................................................. 6-6

6.5.11 Livestock Marketing Association............................................................. 6-6

6.5.12 Kansas Livestock Association................................................................. 6-6
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6.5.13 National Livestock Producers Association .............................................. 6-7

6.5.14 North American Piedmontese Cattle Association ................................... 6-7

6.6 DAIRY............................................................................................................ 6-7

6.6.1 National Milk Producers Federation........................................................ 6-7

6.6.2 International Dairy Foods Association .................................................... 6-8

6.6.3 Midwest Dairy Association...................................................................... 6-8

6.6.4 American Dairy Science Association ...................................................... 6-8

6.6.5 Southeast United Dairy Industry Association .......................................... 6-9

6.6.6 National Dairy Council ............................................................................ 6-9

6.6.7 U.S. Dairy Export Council ....................................................................... 6-9

6.6.8 Dairy Management, Inc......................................................................... 6-10

6.7 FOOD/FOOD PROCESSING............................................................................. 6-10

6.7.1 Food Marketing Institute ....................................................................... 6-10

6.7.2 Food Processing Suppliers Association................................................ 6-10

6.7.3 International Food and Agribusiness Management Association .......... 6-11

6.7.4 International Association for Food Protection ....................................... 6-11

6.7.5 National Restaurant Association........................................................... 6-11

6.7.6 Grocery Manufacturers Association...................................................... 6-12

6.7.7 National Council of Chain Restaurants ................................................. 6-12

6.8 POULTRY/BIRDS ........................................................................................... 6-12

6.8.1 U.S. Poultry and Egg Association ......................................................... 6-12

6.8.2 American Ostrich Association ............................................................... 6-13

6.8.3 National Chicken Council...................................................................... 6-13

6.8.4 California Poultry Federation ................................................................ 6-13

6.8.5 National Turkey Federation................................................................... 6-14

6.9 PORK........................................................................................................... 6-14

6.9.1 National Pork Board.............................................................................. 6-14

6.9.2 National Pork Producers Council .......................................................... 6-14

6.10 DEER AND ELK ............................................................................................. 6-15

6.10.1 Elk Breeders Homepage—Wapiti.net ................................................... 6-15

6.10.2 Ontario Deer and Elk Farmers Association........................................... 6-15

6.10.3 North American Deer Farmers Association........................................... 6-15

6.10.4 North American Elk Breeders Association ............................................ 6-16
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6.11 SHEEP......................................................................................................... 6-16

6.11.1 American Sheep Industry Association .................................................. 6-16

6.11.2 North American Shetland Sheepbreeders Association ......................... 6-16

6.11.3 Roslin Institute ...................................................................................... 6-17

6.11.4 National Lamb Feeders Association ..................................................... 6-17

6.11.5 United Suffolk Sheep Association......................................................... 6-17

6.12 GOATS......................................................................................................... 6-18

6.12.1 American Dairy Goat Association ......................................................... 6-18

6.12.2 American Boer Goat Association .......................................................... 6-18

6.13 HORSES....................................................................................................... 6-18

6.13.1 American Horse Council ....................................................................... 6-18

6.14 NATIONAL RENDERERS ASSOCIATION............................................................. 6-18

6.15 FATS AND PROTEINS RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. ........................................ 6-19

6.16 RABBIT INDUSTRY COUNCIL........................................................................... 6-19

6.17 UNITED EGG PRODUCERS ............................................................................. 6-20

Chapter 7 Academia ................................................................................7-1

7.1 EXTENSION DISASTER EDUCATION NETWORK ................................................... 7-1

7.2 ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL COLLEGES .......................... 7-1

7.3 INSTITUTE FOR INFECTIOUS ANIMAL DISEASES .................................................. 7-2

7.4 CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EMERGING AND ZOONOTIC ANIMAL DISEASES...... 7-3

7.5 THE CENTER FOR FOOD SECURITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH (IOWA STATE 

UNIVERSITY) .................................................................................................. 7-3

7.6 THE CENTER FOR ANIMAL HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY (UNIVERSITY OF 

MINNESOTA) .................................................................................................. 7-4

7.7 NATIONAL BIOSECURITY RESOURCE CENTER (PURDUE UNIVERSITY).................. 7-4

Chapter 8 International Organizations......................................................8-1

8.1 QUADRILATERAL COUNTRIES........................................................................... 8-1

8.2 WORLD ORGANIZATION FOR ANIMAL HEALTH.................................................... 8-1

8.3 FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS.................... 8-2

8.4 WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ...................................................................... 8-2

8.5 NORTH AMERICAN ANIMAL HEALTH COMMITTEE................................................ 8-3

8.6 NORTH AMERICAN FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE VACCINE BANK .......................... 8-3

8.7 CAB INTERNATIONAL ...................................................................................... 8-3
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Appendix A State Departments of Agriculture and Boards of Animal 

Health............................................................................................ A-1

Appendix B Alphabetical Index of Organizations..................................... B-1

Appendix C Abbreviations....................................................................... C-1
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Chapter 1

Background

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The National Preparedness and Incident Coordination Center (NPIC) developed 

the Partial List of FAD Stakeholders to provide stakeholders and employees 

valuable information on more than 180 stakeholders that may be involved or have 

an interest in a Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) incident. NPIC routinely 

coordinates with many of these stakeholders.

This is not an exhaustive list of all FAD stakeholders. If your organization is 

not included in this listing, and would like to be included in this list, please 

e-mail the Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan (FAD 

PReP) comments address, including an organization overview and/or link to 

your website: FAD.PReP.Comments@aphis.usda.gov. 

The guide contains information on the following organizations:

 Federal, to include stakeholders internal and external to the USDA

 State

 Tribal

 Professional 

 Industry

 Academia

 International

 Private sector.

For each organization, the guide describes the following:

 Organization overview. Short narrative description of the agency.

 Organizational structure. A hyperlink showing the organizational 

structure, if available.

 Website. The organization’s URL.
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1.2 MAINTENANCE OF THE GUIDE

1.2.1 Modification and Review

Any changes, amendments, or modifications to this guide will be coordinated 

with NPIC leadership and pertinent staff members. 

When the guide is revised, a new version will be posted to the FAD PReP page 

(http://www.aphis.usda.gov/fadprep).

1.2.2 Guide Organization

Each chapter overviews a group of stakeholders which may be involved in an 

FAD incident, as follows:

 Chapter 2 describes U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) stakeholders.

 Chapter 3 describes Federal agencies.

 Chapter 4 describes State, Tribal, and territorial organizations.

 Chapter 5 describes professional organizations.

 Chapter 6 describes industry groups.

 Chapter 7 describes academic institutions.

 Chapter 8 describes international organizations.

 Appendix A lists various State departments of agriculture and animal

health organizations.

 Appendix B contains an index of organizations with hyperlinks.

 Appendix C lists abbreviations used.
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Chapter 2

USDA Stakeholders

This chapter lists the USDA, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 

(APHIS), and the Veterinary Services (VS) agencies, units, or groups that may 

play a role in FAD preparedness and/or response.

2.1 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

2.1.1 USDA Agencies

Organization overview: USDA is the executive department responsible for 

developing and executing Federal government policy on farming, agriculture, and 

food. The USDA works to “provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural 

resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, 

the best available science, and effective management. We have a vision to provide 

economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to 

promote agriculture production that better nourishes Americans while also 

helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve our Nation's natural 

resources through conservation, restored forests, improved watersheds, and 

healthy private working lands.”

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Organizational structure: here.

Website: http://www.usda.gov. 

2.1.1.1 AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

Organization overview: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) administers 

programs that facilitate the efficient, fair marketing of U.S. agricultural products, 

including food, fiber, and specialty crops. 

The AMS supports agriculture through a variety of programs―Dairy; Fruit and 

Vegetable; Livestock, Poultry, and Seed; Cotton and Tobacco; National Organic; 

Science and Technology; and Transportation and Marketing Program. These 

programs provide standardization, grading, and market news services for those 

commodities. They enforce Federal laws such as the Perishable Agricultural 

Commodities Act and the Federal Seed Act. AMS commodity programs also 

 

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oversee marketing agreements and orders, administer research and promotion 

programs, and purchase commodities for Federal food programs.2

Organizational structure: here.

Website: http://www.ams.usda.gov.

2.1.1.2 AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE

Organization overview: As USDA’s chief scientific in-house research agency, the 

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) develops and applies solutions to the 

nation’s high-priority agricultural problems and disseminates information to 

 ensure high-quality, safe food and other agricultural products,

 assess the nutritional needs of Americans,

 sustain a competitive agricultural economy,

 enhance the natural resource base and the environment and provide 

economic opportunities for rural citizens, communities, and society as a 

whole.

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Organizational structure: http://www.ars.usda.gov/pandp/arsorganchart.htm.

Website: http://www.ars.usda.gov.

2.1.1.3 CENTER FOR NUTRITION POLICY AND PROMOTION

Organization overview: The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) 

works to improve the health and well-being of Americans by developing and 

promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of 

consumers. CNPP is an agency of USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service.4

Organizational structure:

http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/sites/default/files/other/CNPPOrgChart.pdf.

Website: http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/.

2.1.1.4 ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICE

Organization overview: The Economic Research Service (ERS) conducts a 

research program to inform public and private decision making on economic and 

policy issues involving food, farming, natural resources, and rural development. 

ERS’s highly trained economists and social scientists conduct research, analyze 

 

2 USDA AMS, http://www.ams.usda.gov/.

3 USDA ARS, http://www.ars.usda.gov.

4 USDA CNPP, http://www.cnpp.usda.gov.
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food and commodity markets, produce policy studies, and develop economic and 

statistical indicators. The agency’s research program is aimed at the information 

needs of USDA, other public policy officials, and the research community. ERS 

information and analysis is also used by the media, trade associations, public 

interest groups, and the general public.5

Organizational structure: here. 

Website: http://www.ers.usda.gov.

2.1.1.5 FARM SERVICE AGENCY

Organization overview: The Farm Service Agency (FSA) administers and 

manages farm commodity, credit, conservation, and disaster and loan programs 

through a network of Federal, State, and county offices. These programs are 

designed to improve the economic stability of the agricultural industry and to help 

farmers adjust production to meet demand. The primary goal is to provide a 

steady price range for agricultural commodities for both farmers and consumers.

FSA continues to provide America’s farmers with a strong safety net through the 

administration of farm commodity programs as well as ad hoc disaster programs. 

FSA’s long-standing tradition of conserving the nation’s natural resources 

continues through the Conservation Reserve Program. The agency provides credit 

to agricultural producers unable to receive private, commercial credit. FSA 

emphasizes providing loans to beginning, minority, and women farmers and 

ranchers. Its Commodity Operations division purchases and delivers commodities 

for use in humanitarian programs at home and abroad. FSA programs help feed 

America’s school children and hungry people around the globe. The agency also 

supports the nation’s disabled citizens by purchasing the products they make.6

Organizational structure: here.

Website: http://www.fsa.usda.gov.

2.1.1.6 FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE

Organization overview: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) “works to end 

hunger and obesity through the administration of 15 federal nutrition assistance 

programs including WIC, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), 

and school meals. In partnership with State and Tribal governments, our 

programs serve one in four Americans during the course of a year. Working with 

our public, private and non-profit partners, our mission is to increase food security 

and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people access to food, a 

 

5 USDA ERS, http://www.ers.usda.gov.

6 USDA FSA, http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
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healthful diet and nutrition education in a way that supports American agriculture 

and inspires public confidence.”

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Organizational structure: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/organization-charts.

Website: http://www.fns.usda.gov.

2.1.1.7 FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE

Organization overview: The USDA’s public health agency, the Food Safety and 

Inspection Service (FSIS), ensures the safety, wholesomeness, and correct 

labeling and packaging of the nation’s commercial supply of meat, poultry, and 

egg products. FSIS also ensures that all imported products are subject to a 

national inspection system equivalent to that of the United States. FSIS inspectors 

inspect imported shipments of meat, poultry, and egg products at U.S. ports of 

entry to ensure they comply with U.S. regulations.8

Organizational structure: here.

Website: http://www.fsis.usda.gov.

2.1.1.8 FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE

Organization overview: The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) improves foreign 

market access for U.S. products, builds new markets, improves the competitive 

position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace, and provides food aid and 

technical assistance to foreign countries. FAS has primary responsibility for 

USDA’s international activities—market development, trade agreements and 

negotiations, and collection and analysis of statistics and market information. It 

also administers USDA’s export credit guarantee and food aid programs and helps 

increase income and food availability in developing nations by mobilizing 

expertise for agriculturally led economic growth. Finally, FAS enhances U.S. 

agriculture’s competitiveness by providing links to global resources and 

international organizations.9

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.fas.usda.gov.

2.1.1.9 FOREST SERVICE

Organization overview: Through its mission to sustain the health, diversity, and 

productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present 

and future generations, the Forest Service (FS) administers programs for applying 

 

7 USDA FNS, http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns.

8 USDA FSIS, http://www.fsis.usda.gov.

9 USDA FAS, http://www.fas.usda.gov.
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sound conservation and utilization practices for natural resources. The USDA FS 

promotes these practices on all forest lands through cooperation with States and 

private landowners and carries out extensive forest and range research.10

Organizational structure: http://www.fs.fed.us/about-agency/organization.

Website: http://www.fs.fed.us.

2.1.1.10 GRAIN INSPECTION, PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS ADMINISTRATION

Organization overview: The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 

Administration (GIPSA) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's agency that 

facilitates the marketing of livestock, poultry, meat, cereals, oilseeds, and related 

agricultural products, and promotes fair and competitive trading practices for the 

overall benefit of consumers and American agriculture.

GIPSA is part of USDA's Marketing and Regulatory Programs, which are 

working to ensure a productive and competitive global marketplace for U.S. 

agricultural products.

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Organizational structure: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/About/strorg.aspx#prog.

Website: http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/.

2.1.1.11 NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY

Organization overview: The National Agricultural Library (NAL) is one of four 

national libraries of the United States, with locations in Beltsville, MD, and 

Washington, DC. It houses one of the world's largest collections devoted to 

agriculture and its related sciences.

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Organizational structure: https://www.nal.usda.gov/about.

Website: http://www.nal.usda.gov/.

2.1.1.12 NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE

Organization overview: The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 

conducts hundreds of surveys every year and prepares reports covering virtually 

every aspect of U.S. agriculture. Production and supplies of food and fiber, prices 

paid and received by farmers, farm labor and wages, farm finances, chemical use, 

and changes in the demographics of U.S. producers are only a few examples.13

 

10 USDA FS, http://www.fs.fed.us.

11 USDA GIPSA, http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/.

12 USDA NAL, http://www.nal.usda.gov/.

13 USDA NASS, http://www.nass.usda.gov/About_NASS/.
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Organizational structure: http://www.nass.usda.gov/About_NASS/orgchart.pdf.

Website: http://www.nass.usda.gov.

2.1.1.13 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE

Organization overview: The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), 

formerly the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, 

advances knowledge for agriculture, the environment, human health and wellbeing, and communities by supporting research, education, and extension

programs in the Land-Grant University System and other partner organizations. 

NIFA funds and leads State and local research, education, and extension

programs.14

Organizational structure: http://nifa.usda.gov/resource/nifa-organization-chart.

Website: http://nifa.usda.gov/.

2.1.1.14 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

Organization overview: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is a 

conservation leader for all natural resources, ensuring private lands are conserved, 

restored, and more resilient to environmental challenges like climate change. 

NRCS works with landowners through conservation planning and assistance 

designed to benefit the soil, water, air, plants, and animals that result in 

productive lands and healthy ecosystems.

The NRCS maps U.S. soil to standards, ensures conservation of soil, and protects 

ground water. The NRCS also provides technical assistance to foreign 

governments and participates in international scientific and technical exchanges.15

Organizational structure: here.

Website: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov.

2.1.1.15 RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Organization overview: The Risk Management Agency (RMA) operates and 

manages the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC). RMA was created in 

1996; FCIC was founded in 1938. RMA, through FCIC, provides crop insurance 

to American farmers and ranchers. Private-sector insurance companies sell and 

service the policies. RMA develops and/or approves the premium rate, 

administers premium and expense subsidies, approves and supports products, and 

 

14 USDA CSREES, http://nifa.usda.gov/.

15 USDA NRCS, http://www.nrcs.usda.gov.
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reinsures the companies. RMA also sponsors educational and outreach programs 

and seminars on the general topic of risk management.

16

Organizational structure: http://www.rma.usda.gov/aboutrma/who/structure.html.

Website: http://www.rma.usda.gov.

2.1.1.16 RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Organization overview: Rural Development (RD) is committed to the future of 

rural communities. RD’s role is to increase rural residents’ economic 

opportunities and improve their quality of life. RD forges partnerships with rural 

communities, funding projects that bring housing, community facilities, utilities, 

and other services. RD also provides technical assistance and financial backing 

for rural businesses and cooperatives to create quality jobs in rural areas. RD 

promotes the President’s National Energy Policy and ultimately the nation’s 

energy security by engaging the entrepreneurial spirit of rural America in the 

development of renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements. RD 

works with low-income individuals, State, local, and Indian Tribal governments, 

as well as private and nonprofit organizations and user-owned cooperatives.17

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/Home.html.

2.1.2 USDA Offices

2.1.2.1 DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Organization overview: Departmental Management (DM) is USDA’s central 

administrative management organization. DM provides support to policy officials 

of the Department, and overall direction and coordination for the administrative 

programs and services of USDA. In addition, DM manages the Headquarters 

complex and provides direct customer service to Washington, DC, employees.18

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.dm.usda.gov/index.htm.

2.1.2.2 NATIONAL APPEALS DIVISION

Organization overview: The National Appeals Division (NAD) reports directly to 

the Secretary of Agriculture and is independent of other parts of USDA. Its sole 

 

16 USDA RMA, http://www.rma.usda.gov/pubs/rme/aboutrma.pdf.

17 USDA RD, http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/Home.html.

18 USDA, http://www.dm.usda.gov/about.htm.
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mission is to provide fair and timely hearings and appeals to USDA program 

participants. 

The NAD is responsible for all administrative appeals arising from program 

activities of the FSA, RMA, NRCS, Rural Business-Cooperative Development 

Service, Rural Housing Service, and the Rural Utilities Service.19

Organizational structure: http://www.nad.usda.gov/about_organization.html. 

Website: http://www.nad.usda.gov/. 

2.1.2.3 OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY COORDINATION 

Organization overview: USDA’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency 

Coordination (OHSEC) provides Departmental executive leadership in 

government-wide initiatives pertaining to physical security, emergency programs, 

personnel and document security, continuity of operations, and continuity of 

government. OHSEC also provides security management of USDA’s 

Headquarters facilities in the National Capital Region and operations center 

support to USDA emergency response and program operations nationwide. 

OHSEC coordinates USDA facility disaster management and emergency planning 

response activities within the National Capital Region, focuses on safeguarding 

national security information within USDA, manages security clearances, and 

determines “Suitability for Employment” for USDA employees in public trust 

positions.20

Organizational structure: here.

Website: http://www.dm.usda.gov/ohsec.

2.1.2.4 OFFICE OF ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH

Organization overview: “Through coordination and collaboration, the Office of 

Advocacy and Outreach (OAO) works across USDA to enhance access to 

services for the communities we serve. 

 Improving the viability and profitability of small and beginning farmers 

and ranchers 

 Improving access to USDA programs for historically underserved 

communities 

 Improving agricultural opportunities for farm workers 

 

19 USDA NAD, http://www.nad.usda.gov/. 

20 USDA, http://www.dm.usda.gov/ohsec.
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 Closing the professional achievement gap by providing opportunities to 

talented and diverse young people to support the agricultural industry in 

the 21st century.”

21

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.outreach.usda.gov/.

2.1.2.5 OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CIVIL RIGHTS 

Organization overview: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 

ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies for USDA 

customers and employees regardless of race, color, national origin, sex ( including 

gender identity and expression), religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, 

marital or familial status, political beliefs, parental status, protected genetic 

information, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any 

public assistance program.

22

Organizational structure: here.

Website: http://www.ascr.usda.gov.

2.1.2.6 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS

Organization overview: The Office of Budget and Program Analysis’ (OBPA’s) 

major activities consist of coordinating the preparation of the Department’s 

budget estimates, legislative reports, and regulations. OBPA provides direction 

and administration of the Department’s budgetary functions including 

development, presentation, and administration of the budget; reviews program 

and legislative proposals for program and budget related implications; and 

analyzes program and resource issues and alternatives.23

Organizational structure: http://www.obpa.usda.gov/doc/orgchart_obpa.pdf.

Website: http://www.obpa.usda.gov.

2.1.2.7 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ECONOMIST

Organization overview: The Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) advises the 

Secretary of Agriculture on the economic implications of policies and programs 

affecting the U.S. food and fiber system and rural areas as well as coordinates, 

reviews, and approves the Department’s commodity and farm sector forecasts.24

Organizational structure: http://www.usda.gov/oce/about_oce/leadership.htm.

 

21 USDA, http://www.outreach.usda.gov/.

22 USDA, http://www.ascr.usda.gov.

23 USDA, http://www.obpa.usda.gov.

24 USDA, http://www.usda.gov/oce.
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Website: http://www.usda.gov/oce.

2.1.2.8 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Organization overview: The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is 

responsible for the financial leadership of an enterprise that in the private sector 

would be the sixth largest company in the United States with over

 100,000 employees, 

 14,000 offices and field locations, 

 $128 billion in assets, and 

 $77 billion in annual spending. 

The USDA provides $100 billion of loans as well as significant guarantees and 

insurance in support of America’s farmers and ranchers.25

Organizational structure: http://www.dm.usda.gov/docs/DM-Directory.pdf. 

Website: http://www.ocfo.usda.gov.

2.1.2.9 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Organization overview: The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) has 

primary responsibility to develop, deliver, and defend all USDA information 

technologies. The OCIO develops, delivers, and defends the business information 

technologies that empower every aspect of the USDA mission.26

Organizational structure: http://www.ocio.usda.gov/about-ocio/ocio-leadership.

Website: http://www.ocio.usda.gov.

2.1.2.10 OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

Organization overview: The Office of Communications (OC) provides leadership, 

expertise, management and coordination to develop successful communications 

strategies and products that advance the mission of USDA and priorities of the 

government, while serving and engaging the public in a fair, equal, transparent 

and easily accessible manner.

27

Organizational structure:

http://www.usda.gov/documents/OC/oc_organization_chart.pdf.

 

25 USDA, http://www.ocfo.usda.gov.

26 USDA, http://www.ocio.usda.gov/office-chief-information-officer. 

27 USDA, http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=OC_HOME. 
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Website: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=OC_HOME. 

2.1.2.11 OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS

Organization overview: Office of Congressional Relations (OCR) serves as the 

Department’s liaison with Members of Congress and their staffs. OCR works 

closely with members and staffs of various House and Senate Committees 

including the House Agriculture Committee and the Senate Committee on 

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry to communicate USDA’s legislative agenda 

and budget proposals.28

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=OCR.

2.1.2.12 OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MARKETS

Organization overview: The Office of Environmental Markets (OEM) provides 

leadership in the development of markets for ecosystem services. OEM is 

involved in developing uniform standards and market infrastructure to facilitate 

market-based approaches to agriculture, forest, and rangeland conservation. OEM 

fosters collaboration around a robust, accessible, and scientifically credible 

market system to protect and enhance America’s natural capital.29

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.fs.fed.us/ecosystemservices/OEM/. 

2.1.2.13 OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT

Organization overview: The Office of the Executive Secretariat (OES) ensures 

that all Department officials are included in the correspondence drafting and 

policy making process through a managed clearance and control system. Keeping 

policy officials informed of executive documents enhances the secretary’s ability 

to review sound and thought out policy recommendations before making final 

decisions.30

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=OES.

2.1.2.14 OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

Organization overview: The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) performs 

audits and investigations of the Department’s programs and promotes the 

 

28 USDA, http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=OCR. 

29 USDA FS, http://www.fs.fed.us/ecosystemservices/OEM/. 

30 USDA, http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=OES. 
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economy and efficiency of its operations with the object of helping to protect its 

programs and to ensure integrity.31

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.usda.gov/oig. 

2.1.2.15 OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

Organization overview: The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is an 

independent legal agency that provides legal advice and services to the Secretary 

of Agriculture and to all other officials and agencies of the Department with 

respect to all USDA programs and activities.32

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=OGC.

2.1.2.16 OFFICE OF TRIBAL RELATIONS

Organization overview: The Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) is the primary point 

of contact for Tribal issues within USDA. OTR:

 Provides oversight of Forest Service programs and policy that may affect 

Tribes, encouraging and supporting respectful, supportive government-togovernment relationships that strengthen external and internal 

coordination and communication about tribal concerns and the Forest 

Service mission.

 Prepares and implements new and existing policy and direction outlining 

the legal requirements and opportunities within existing authorities 

relating to Tribes.

 Clarifies the Agency’s responsibilities regarding Tribal trust and reserved 

rights.

 Develops and supports education and training for employees of the Forest 

Service and other agencies, helping them work more effectively with tribal 

governments and other partners.

 Explores innovative ways to interact with Tribes, Tribal Members, and 

others to enhance the Forest Service’s service to Native American 

communities.

33

 

31 USDA, http://www.usda.gov/oig/about.htm. 

32 USDA, http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=OGC. 

33 USDA, https://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/banner/aboutaphis.
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Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/tribalrelations/.

2.2 ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION 

SERVICE

Organization overview: APHIS is a multi-faceted agency with a broad mission 

that includes protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, regulating 

genetically engineered organisms, administering the Animal Welfare and Horse 

Protection Acts, and carrying out wildlife damage management activities. These 

efforts support the overall mission of USDA, which is to protect and promote 

food, agriculture, natural resources, and related assets.34

Organizational structure: here.

Website: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/aphis/home/.

2.2.1 Office of Civil Rights, Diversity, and Inclusion

Organization overview: The Office of Civil Rights, Diversity, and Inclusion 

(OCRDI) promotes civil rights, equal opportunity, and diversity in the workplace. 

OCRDI ensures APHIS employees are treated fairly and protected from 

discriminatory acts.35

Organizational structure:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/civil_rights/downloads/ocrdi_org_chart.pdf.

Website: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/civil_rights/. 

2.2.2 Biotechnology Regulatory Services

Organization overview: The Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) focuses 

on USDA’s key role in regulating and facilitating biotechnology, and implements 

APHIS regulations for certain genetically engineered organisms that may pose a 

risk to plant health. BRS has four program divisions: Policy Coordination 

Programs, Biotechnology Risk Analysis Program, Regulatory Operations 

Programs, and Resource Management Programs. These programs are located at 

APHIS headquarters in Riverdale, MD. The Regulatory Operations Program has 

regional offices in Fort Collins, CO, and Raleigh, NC.36

Organizational structure: NA.

 

34 USDA APHIS, http://www.aphis.usda.gov.

35 USDA APHIS, http://www.aphis.usda.gov/civil_rights/. 

36 USDA APHIS, https://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/aphis/ourfocus/biotechnology.
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Website: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/brs_main.shtml.

2.2.3 International Services

Organization overview: International Services (IS) safeguards the health of 

animals, plants, and ecosystems in the United States; facilitates safe agricultural 

trade; ensures effective and efficient management of international programs; and 

invests in international capacity building through various training programs 

abroad to enhance technical, administrative, and diplomatic skills and 

competencies. IS facilitates international trade and fulfills APHIS’s mission to 

prevent the international spread of pests and the reintroduction of pests and 

disease threats already eliminated in the United States.37

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/is. 

2.2.4 Plant Protection and Quarantine

Organization overview: Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) safeguards 

agriculture and natural resources from the risks associated with the entry, 

establishment, or spread of animal and plant pests and noxious weeds to ensure an 

abundant, high-quality, and varied food supply.38

Organizational structure: here. 

Website: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/index.shtml.

2.2.5 Wildlife Services

Organization overview: Wildlife Services (WS) provides leadership and expertise 

to resolve wildlife conflicts to allow people and wildlife to coexist. WS, in 

collaboration with its partners and customers, assist Americans in protecting their 

agricultural resources. It has two regional field operations: Eastern Regional 

Office in Raleigh, NC, and Western Regional Office in Fort Collins, CO. The 

National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC), in Fort Collins, CO, functions as the 

research arm of WS, helping manage wildlife damage by supplying scientific 

information on conflicts between humans and wildlife.39

Organizational structure:

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/wildlife_damage/ws_organization.shtml.

Website: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/wildlife_damage.

 

37 USDA APHIS, http://www.aphis.usda.gov/is/. 

38 USDA APHIS, http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/index.shtml.

39 USDA APHIS, http://www.aphis.usda.gov/wildlife_damage.
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2.2.6 Legislative and Public Affairs

Organization overview: Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) manages effective 

APHIS communication with Congress, the States, industry and stakeholders, 

trading partners, and the media. To do so, LPA handles the following:

 Congressional communication

 Stakeholder outreach

 Media response and support

 Executive communications

 Freedom of Information Act requests

 Information materials

 Internal services.40

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: here.

2.2.7 Animal Care

Organization overview: Animal Care (AC) is responsible for administering the 

Animal Welfare and Horse Protection Acts. APHIS provides leadership for 

determining standards of humane care and treatment of animals, and implements 

those standards. APHIS achieves compliance through inspection, education, 

cooperative efforts, and enforcement.41 AC inspectors work closely with other 

Federal agencies in enforcing the Animal Welfare and Horse Protection Acts and 

regularly interact with professional groups, industry, humane groups, the 

scientific community, and other associations.

Organizational structure:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/acorg.html. 

Website: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/index.shtml. 

 

40 USDA APHIS, http://www.aphis.usda.gov/about_aphis/programs_offices/lpa/. 

41 USDA APHIS, http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/index.shtml.
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2.2.8 Policy and Program Development

Organization overview: Policy and Program Development (PPD) coordinates the 

overall formulation, justification, and execution of current and long-range policies 

and programs related to the budget, multiyear programs, and financial plans.42

Organizational structure: here.

Website: here.

2.2.9 Veterinary Services

See Section 2.3.

2.2.10 Marketing and Regulatory Programs 

Business Services

Organization overview: Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services 

(MRPBS) provides administrative support services in budget, finance, human 

resources, information technology, procurement, property management, security,

and other areas.43 MRPBS consists of the following divisions:

 Acquisition and Asset Management Division 

 Financial Management Division

 Human Resources Division

 Information Technology Division

 Investigative and Enforcement Services

 Emergency Management Safety and Security Division.

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/. 

2.3 VETERINARY SERVICES

Organization overview: VS protects and improves the health, quality, and 

marketability of our nation’s animals, animal products, and veterinary biologics 

by preventing, controlling, and eliminating animal diseases and monitoring and 

promoting animal health and productivity. VS programs are critically important in 

 

42 USDA APHIS, http://www.aphis.usda.gov/about_aphis/programs_offices/ppd. 

43 USDA APHIS, http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/. 
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maintaining the health of U.S. livestock and poultry and ensuring the safety of the 

U.S. food supply.44 VS is organized into four strategic units: 

 Surveillance, Preparedness, and Response Services (SPRS);

 National Import and Export Services (NIES);

 Science, Technology, and Analysis Services (STAS); and

 Program Support Services (PSS).

Because the VS reorganization is recent, the following two links are most relevant 

regarding the websites for the new organization and the new organizational 

structure. Additional links to each individual service centers may not be fully 

developed; please refer to these two links for further information on VS. 

Organizational structure:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/downloads/vs_reorg_basics.pdf.

Website: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/index.shtml.

2.3.1 Deputy Administrator

Organization overview: The Deputy Administrator’s (DA’s) Office is responsible 

for overseeing VS operations. The DA formulates policy and provides strategic 

and operational guidance and direction for VS. The DA also acts as the Chief 

Veterinary Officer for the United States.

2.3.2 Surveillance, Preparedness, and Response Services 

Organization overview: SPRS is organized by functional and commodity groups 

and focuses on a broad spectrum of animal health needs, including early 

awareness, field animal health programs, and emergency response. 

Six geographic districts lead the implementation of national activities and serve as 

the primary points of contact (POCs) for State Animal Health Officials and other 

local stakeholders.

 

44 USDA APHIS, http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/index.shtml.
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2.3.2.1 ANIMAL HEALTH CENTERS

Organization overview: Within SPRS, the Cattle Health Center; Avian, Swine, 

Aquatic Animal Health Center; and the Sheep, Goat, Cervid, and Equine Health 

Center serve as the major animal commodity groups. These Animal Health 

Centers focus on commodity planning in addition to other surveillance, field 

health, and emergency response commodity efforts.

Website (animal health information): 

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2.3.2.2 NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS AND INCIDENT COORDINATION CENTER

Organization overview: As leaders in animal health emergency management, 

NPIC develops strategies and policies for effective incident management and 

helps coordinate incident responses. As a liaison to outside emergency 

management groups, NPIC ensures that VS emergency management policies, 

strategies, and responses are current and consistent with national and international 

standards.45 The information management system known as the Emergency 

Management Response System (EMRS), also falls under NPIC. It is the system of 

record in any FAD investigation or other animal health emergency.

The following programs also reside in NPIC:

 Animal Disease Traceability

 National Animal Health Emergency Response Corps (NAHERC)

 National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP).

Website (Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan): 

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/fadprep. 

Website (Traceability): http://www.aphis.usda.gov/traceability/.

Website (NAHERC): here.

Website (NVAP): here.

2.3.2.3 SPRS LOGISTICS CENTER

Organization overview: The SPRS Logistics Center manages the National 

Veterinary Stockpile (NVS) consistent with national and international standards. 

The NVS has the capability to rapidly provide animal vaccines, antivirals, 

equipment, and response support services in the event of an animal health 

emergency.

Website (NVS only): 

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/emergency_management/nvs.shtml. 

 

45 USDA APHIS, here.
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2.3.2.4 ONE HEALTH COORDINATION CENTER

Organization overview: One Health is the concept that animal health, human 

health, and environmental health are inextricably linked. The One Health 

Coordination Center seeks to integrate this idea into APHIS VS policy, programs, 

and infrastructure and to build collaborations between VS and other members of 

the One Health community.

Organizational structure: here.

Website: here.

2.3.3 National Import and Export Services

Organization overview: NIES brings together VS’ import and export activities, 

from policy development to port inspection. Key services include animal 

inspection and quarantine, pathways analysis, permitting, facility inspections, 

health certificates, and disease reporting. The divisions of NIES are:

 Policy, Permitting, and Regulatory Services;

 District Field Services;

 Animal Import Center Services;

 Port Services;

 Agricultural Select Agent Services; and

 International Animal Health Standards Services.

Organizational structure:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/downloads/vs_reorg_basics.pdf.

Website: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/index.shtml.

2.3.4 Science, Technology, and Analysis Services

STAS incorporates the VS science centers to provide the best analysis, expertise, 

and information to policy and decision makers. STAS undertakes analyses of 

response options, animal disease modeling, animal health data management, 

surveillance design, diagnostic capability, laboratory coordination, large scale 

epidemiological investigations, and risk assessments, among others.
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2.3.4.1 CENTER FOR VETERINARY BIOLOGICS

Organization overview: The Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) ensures that 

veterinary biologics available for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of 

animal diseases maintain purity and potency and are safe and effective.46

Organizational structure: here.

Website: here.

2.3.4.2 NATIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES LABORATORIES

Organization overview: The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) 

safeguards U.S. animal health and contributes to public health by ensuring that 

timely and accurate laboratory support is provided by their nationwide animalhealth diagnostic system. The NVSL staff accomplishes this by

 providing diagnostic services, reagents, and training in world-class 

facilities,

 responding to animal health emergencies,

 taking an active role in managing the National Animal Health Laboratory 

Network (NAHLN),

 serving as an international reference laboratory, and

 maintaining a well-trained and responsive staff.

NVSL consists of:

 Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory 

 Diagnostic Bacteriology Laboratory

 Diagnostic Virology Laboratory

 Pathobiology Laboratory.

Organizational structure: here.

Website: here.

2.3.4.2.1 National Animal Health Laboratory Network

Organization overview: NAHLN is organized under the NVSL. It is a 

multifaceted network comprised of sets of laboratories that focus on different 

 

46 USDA APHIS, here.
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diseases, using common testing methods and software platforms to process 

diagnostic requests and share information.47

Organizational structure: NA. 

Website: here.

2.3.4.3 CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGY AND ANIMAL HEALTH

Organization overview: The Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health 

(CEAH) explores and analyzes animal health and related agricultural issues to 

facilitate informed decision making in government and industry. CEAH also 

partners with World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and its member 

countries to improve international disease surveillance capabilities and analytic 

methods supporting trade decisions. 

Organizational structure: here. 

Website: here.

2.3.5 Program Support Services

For information on the organizational structure of PSS, please see the following 

link: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/downloads/vs_reorg_basics.pdf. 

2.3.5.1 WRITING, EDITING, AND REGULATORY COORDINATION

Organization overview: The Writing, Editing, and Regulatory Coordination 

(WERC) is charged with ensuring VS adheres to various Acts, Executive Orders, 

and other policy documents. WERC staff provides advice and guidance on 

Federal regulatory activities and is VS’ first POC for any and all regulatory 

related questions and guidance.

2.3.5.2 PLANNING, FINANCE, STRATEGY

Organization overview: The Planning, Finance, Strategy staff develops and 

oversees national-level planning and development of strategic and program plans 

within VS.

2.3.5.3 CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Organization overview: The Chief Information Officer (CIO) directs the

development of VS information technology policy and its application in VS 

nationwide. The CIO is also responsible for developing, deploying, and 

 

47 USDA APHIS, here.
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supporting automated information systems that support the data management 

requirements of VS’ national animal health program activities.

2.3.5.4 MANAGEMENT SUPPORT STAFF

Organization overview: The Management Support Staff (MSS) supports VS in the 

following areas:

 Travel

 Management of memorandums and notices

 Budget

 Continuity of operations

 Cooperative agreements

 Transit subsidies

 Training

 Workforce leadership and development

 National Recruitment Program.

The MSS consists of the following sections:

 Professional Development Staff (PDS)

 Workforce/Succession Planning.

2.3.5.4.1 Professional Development Staff

Organization overview: The PDS is a group of training specialists dedicated to 

meeting the current and future scientific and technical education and training 

needs of VS personnel.48

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: here.

 

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2.3.5.4.2 Workforce/Succession Planning

Organization overview: Workforce/Succession Planning manages VS’ workforce 

and succession planning efforts and ensures that VS’ workforce and succession 

planning efforts are coordinated with APHIS-level efforts.
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Chapter 3

Federal Agency Stakeholders

NPIC works with various Federal agencies on issues involving FAD preparedness 

and response. Federal agencies with which NPIC regularly coordinates, or those 

which may be involved in FAD preparedness and response, include the following:

 Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

 Office of Health Affairs (OHA)

 Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate

 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response 

(ASPR)

 Department of Defense (DoD)

 Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

 U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM)

 National Center for Medical Intelligence (NCMI)

 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

 Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)

 Department of the Interior (DOI)

 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

 U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

 Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
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 Department of Energy (DOE).

3.1 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Organization overview: DHS’ mission is to secure the nation against many 

threats, and it leads the unified national effort to secure and protect the country 

from terrorist attacks.49 It has a comprehensive national strategy that involves 

preparing for and responding to all hazards and disasters. DHS works with other 

Federal agencies and State and local authorities to respond quickly and effectively 

to emergencies. It works closely with USDA to enhance preparedness and 

response capabilities to effectively and quickly respond to an emergency event, 

such as a large-scale animal disease outbreak.

Organizational structure: here.

Website: http://www.dhs.gov.

3.1.1 Federal Emergency Management Agency

Organization overview: FEMA serves as the DHS response agency during all 

domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made. During an incident of national 

significance, FEMA deploys disaster teams and assets to support State and local 

government in their recovery efforts. It also works in partnership with other 

organizations that are part of the nation’s emergency management system, 

including State and local emergency management agencies, 27 Federal agencies, 

and the American Red Cross.50

Organizational structure: here.

Website: http://www.fema.gov.

3.1.2 Office of Health Affairs

Organization overview: OHA serves as DHS’s principal agent for medical and 

health matters. Working throughout the government and private sector, OHA

 serves as the principal medical and public health advisor for DHS,

 builds national resilience against health incidents,

 enhances first responder capabilities, and

 

49 DHS, http://www.dhs.gov.

50 FEMA, http://www.fema.gov.
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 protects the Department workforce against heath threats.51

Organizational structure: http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/org-chart-oha.pdf. 

Website: http://www.dhs.gov/office-health-affairs. 

3.1.3 Science and Technology Directorate

Organization overview: The S&T Directorate is the DHS research and 

development arm. Established by Congress to provide novel solutions to security 

challenges, S&T seeks innovative, systems-based solutions for the Homeland 

Security Enterprise.52

Organizational structure: here.

Website: https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology-directorate. 

3.2 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 

SERVICES

Organization overview: HHS is the Federal government’s principal agency for 

protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. 

HHS works closely with State and local governments, and many HHS-funded 

services are provided at the local level by State or county agencies or through 

private-sector grantees. The department’s programs are administered by 11 

operating divisions, 10 regional offices, and the Office of the Secretary.53

Organizational structure: http://www.hhs.gov/about/orgchart/index.html.

Website: http://www.hhs.gov.

3.2.1 Food and Drug Administration

Organization overview: FDA, an agency within HHS, is responsible for 

protecting public health by assuring the safety of foods, dietary supplements, 

drugs, vaccines, biological products, blood products, medical devices, radiationemitting devices, and cosmetics.54 FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

is responsible for regulating drugs, devices, and food additives given to, or used 

 

51 DHS, http://www.dhs.gov/office-health-affairs. 

52 DHS, https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology-directorate. 

53 HHS, http://www.hhs.gov.

54 FDA, http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WhatWeDo/default.htm. 
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on, over 100 million companion animals, as well as millions of poultry, cattle, 

swine, and minor animal species.55

Organizational structure: here.

Website: http://www.fda.gov.

3.2.2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Organization overview: CDC, a DHS agency, is the primary Federal agency for 

conducting and supporting public health activities in the United States. CDC 

collaborates to protect community and public health through disease promotion, 

prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health 

threats.56

The One Health Coordination Center maintains a liaison at the CDC to coordinate 

between CDC, USDA, APHIS, and other Federal agencies. 

Organizational structure: http://www.cdc.gov/maso/pdf/CDC_Official.pdf.

Website: http://www.cdc.gov.

3.2.3 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness 

and Response

Organization overview: ASPR leads the nation in preventing, preparing for, and 

responding to the public health consequences of public health emergencies and 

disasters. ASPR focuses on preparedness planning and response; building Federal 

emergency medical operational capabilities; countermeasures research, advance 

development, and procurement; and grants to strengthen the capabilities of 

hospitals and healthcare systems in public health emergencies and medical 

disasters. The office provides Federal support including medical professionals 

through its National Disaster Medical System, to augment State and local 

capabilities during an emergency or disaster. ASPR comprises six main offices:

 Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority

 Office of Emergency Management

 Office of Acquisition Management, Contracts, and Grants

 Office of Policy and Planning

 

55 FDA CVM, 

http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/OfficeofFoods/CVM/default.htm. 

56 CDC, http://www.cdc.gov/about/organization/cio.htm.
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 Office of Financial Planning and Analysis

 Office of the Chief Operating Officer.57

Organizational structure: http://www.hhs.gov/about/orgchart/aspr.html.

Website: http://www.hhs.gov/aspr.

3.2.4 Defense Intelligence Agency

Organization overview: DIA, the military intelligence organization of DoD, 

provides intelligence information to warfighters, defense policymakers, and force 

planners in DoD and the intelligence community in support of U.S. military 

planning and operations and weapon systems acquisition.58

Organizational structure: http://www.dia.mil/About/Organization.aspx.

Website: http://www.dia.mil.

3.2.5 U.S. Northern Command

Organization overview: USNORTHCOM is responsible for the protection and 

defense of the United States. It executes command and control of DoD homeland 

defense initiatives and coordinates defense support of civil authorities. 

USNORTHCOM’s civil support mission includes domestic disaster relief 

operations during fires, hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes; counter-drug 

operations; and managing the consequences of a terrorist event employing a 

weapon of mass destruction.

USNORTHCOM’s area of responsibility includes the continental United States, 

Alaska, Canada, Mexico, and the surrounding water to approximately 

500 nautical miles. It also includes the Gulf of Mexico and the Straits of Florida.

USNORTHCOM is also responsible for the North American Aerospace Defense 

Command, a binational command responsible for aerospace warning and 

aerospace control for Canada, Alaska, and the continental United States.59

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.northcom.mil.

 

57 HHS ASPR, http://www.phe.gov/ABOUT/ASPR/Pages/default.aspx.

58 DIA, http://www.dia.mil. 

59 USNORTHCOM, http://www.northcom.mil/AboutUSNORTHCOM.aspx.
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3.2.6 National Center for Medical Intelligence

Organization overview: NCMI, a DoD agency in DIA, works closely with DHS, 

gathers information on diseases and contaminants that could make their way into 

the United States through food, animals, travelers, immigrants, and returning 

troops. STAS maintains a liaison at NCMI to coordinate agricultural issues 

between NCMI and USDA.

Organization structure: NA.

Website: NA.

3.2.7 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Organization overview: USACE, a major Army command, provides military and 

public works services to the United States through vital engineering services and 

capabilities. USACE conducts civil engineering projects, designs and builds flood 

protection systems, performs design and construction management of military 

facilities, and executes environmental and ecosystem restoration.60

Organization structure: NA.

Website: http://www.usace.army.mil.

3.2.8 Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Organization overview: DTRA is a DoD combat support agency. DTRA reports 

to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, 

through the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and 

Biological Defense Programs. DTRA safeguards the United States and its allies 

from weapons of mass destruction by providing capabilities to reduce, eliminate, 

and counter the threat and mitigate its effects.61

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.dtra.mil.

3.3 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Organization overview: DOI protects and manages the nation’s natural resources 

and cultural heritage, provides scientific and other information about those 

resources, honors our nation’s responsibilities to Tribal nations, and advocates for 

 

60 USACE, http://www.usace.army.mil/About.aspx. 

61 DTRA, http://www.dtra.mil.
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America’s island communities. DOI employs 70,000 people in the following 

bureaus:

 Bureau of Indian Affairs

 Bureau of Indian Education

 Bureau of Land Management

 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

 Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

 Bureau of Reclamation

 National Park Service

 Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation, and Enforcement

 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

 U.S. Geological Survey.62

Organizational structure: http://www.doi.gov/whoweare/orgchart.cfm.

Website: http://www.doi.gov.

3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Organization overview: EPA’s primary responsibility is to protect human health 

and safeguard the natural environment. The agency conducts environmental 

assessment, research, and education. It has primary responsibility for setting and 

enforcing national standards under a variety of environmental laws, studying 

environmental issues, and partnering to protect the environment with State and 

local governments as well as businesses and non-profit organizations.63

Organizational structure:

http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-organizational-structure. 

Website: http://www.epa.gov.

3.5 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Organization overview: The FBI protects and defends the United States against 

terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, upholds and enforces the criminal laws 

 

62 DOI, http://www.doi.gov.

63 EPA, http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/our-mission-and-what-we-do.
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of the United States, and provides leadership and criminal justice services to 

Federal, State, municipal, and international agencies and partners.

The FBI has 56 field offices centrally located in major metropolitan areas across 

the United States and Puerto Rico and maintains approximately 380 resident 

agencies in smaller cities and towns. The FBI also maintains legal attachés in 

more than 60 U.S embassies.64

Organizational structure:

http://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/fbi-headquarters/org_chart. 

Website: http://www.fbi.gov.

3.6 UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT

Organization overview: Located in Washington, DC, USAID is an independent 

Federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the 

Secretary of State. USAID supports long-term and equitable economic growth 

and advances U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting

 economic growth, agriculture, and trade,

 global health, and

 democracy, conflict prevention, and humanitarian assistance.

USAID provides assistance in six regions of the world:

 Afghanistan and Pakistan

 Africa

 Asia

 Latin America and the Caribbean

 Europe and Eurasia

 Middle East.65

Organizational structure: http://www.usaid.gov/who-we-are/organization.

Website: http://www.usaid.gov.

 

64 FBI, http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/quick-facts. 

65 USAID, http://www.usaid.gov.
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3.7 OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY

Organization overview: In 1976, Congress established OSTP to advise the 

President and others within the Executive Office of the President on the effects of 

science and technology on domestic and international affairs. OSTP leads 

interagency efforts to develop and implement “sound science and technology 

policies and budgets, and to work with the private sector, State and local 

governments, the science and higher education communities, and other nations 

toward this end.”66

Organizational structure:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/about/leadershipstaff.

Website: http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp.

3.8 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Organization overview: DOE is responsible for advancing the national, economic, 

and energy security of the United States, promoting scientific and technological 

innovation, and ensuring the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear 

weapons complex. DOI operates over 20 laboratories and technology centers, four 

power marketing administrations, the Energy Information Administration, and the 

National Nuclear Security Administration.67

Organizational structure: http://www.energy.gov/organization/orgchart.htm.

Website: http://www.energy.gov.

 

66 OSTP, http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/about. 

67 DOE, http://www.energy.gov.

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Chapter 4

State, Tribal, and Territorial Organizations

NPIC works closely with State, Tribal, and territorial organizations in ensuring 

adequate preparedness and response capabilities for FAD incidents. When an 

incident or outbreak occurs, local organizations provide the first level of response. 

The NVS also has a State-Federal Liaison, who works to improve preparedness 

and response for the NVS through development of plans and exercises.

The following State, Tribal, and territorial associations are FAD stakeholders 

described in this chapter:

 National Assembly of State Animal Health Officials (NASAHO)

 National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV)

 Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)

 Intertribal Agricultural Council (IAC)

 Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE)

 National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)

 Multi-State Partnership for Security in Agriculture (MSPSA)

 National Governors Association (NGA)

 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA)

 State Boards of Animal Health

 State Livestock Commissions

 Tribal Organizations.

4.1 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF STATE ANIMAL 

HEALTH OFFICIALS

Organization overview: NASAHO is an organization which is composed of the 

State Animal Health Officials in the States and territories. NASAHO provides 

guidance on issues pertaining to current animal health concerns, such as 

minimizing disease transmission at livestock exhibitions.
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Organizational structure: NA.

Website: NA.

4.2 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE PUBLIC 

HEALTH VETERINARIANS

Organization overview: NASPHV promotes its role in public health issues such 

as zoonotic, vector-borne, and food safety topics. State public health veterinarians 

act on the local and State levels to prevent exposure to and control diseases that 

are transmissible between humans and animals or animal products. Many State 

Public Health Veterinarians are always on call and have the primary authority 

regarding rabies exposures in their states.68

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.nasphv.org.

4.3 ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL 

HEALTH OFFICIALS

Organization overview: “ASTHO is a national nonprofit organization 

representing the public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. Territories, 

and the District of Columbia, as well as the 100,000 public health professionals 

these agencies employ.” ASTHO strives to formulate and influence sound public 

health policy and excellence in State-based public health practices.69

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.astho.org.

4.4 INTERTRIBAL AGRICULTURAL COUNCIL

Organization overview: The IAC promotes the conservation, development, and 

use of their agricultural resources for the benefit of the Indian people. The IAC 

conducts a wide range of programs designed to further the goal of improving 

Indian agriculture. The IAC promotes the Indian use of Indian resources and 

contracts with Federal agencies to maximize resources for tribal members.70

Organizational structure: NA.

 

68 NASPHV, http://www.nasphv.org/.

69 ASTHO, http://www.astho.org/.

70 IAC, http://www.indianaglink.com/.
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Website: http://www.indianaglink.com.

4.5 COUNCIL OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL 

EPIDEMIOLOGISTS

Organization overview: CSTE—with more than 1,050 public health 

epidemiologists working in states, local health agencies, and territories—works to 

establish more effective relationships among Federal, State, and other health 

agencies. It provides technical advice and assistance to partner organizations, such 

as ASTHO, and Federal agencies, such as CDC. CSTE members have extensive 

experience in surveillance and epidemiology in a broad range of areas, including 

occupational health, infectious diseases, immunization, environmental health, 

chronic diseases, injury control, and maternal and child health.71

Organizational structure: http://www.cste.org/?page=SteeringCommittees and

http://www.cste.org/?page=Leadership. 

Website: http://www.cste.org/.

4.6 NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS

Organization overview: The mission of the NCAI is to protect the treaties and 

sovereign rights for all American Indians. NCAI works to secure traditional laws, 

cultures, and ways of life for generations to come, improving the quality of life in 

Native communities.72

Organizational structure: http://www.ncai.org/about-ncai/ncai-leadership.

Website: http://www.ncai.org.

4.7 MULTI-STATE PARTNERSHIP FOR SECURITY 

IN AGRICULTURE

Organization overview: The MSPSA, formed in 2003, is a collaborative forum of 

State departments of agriculture, State veterinarian’s offices, homeland security 

advisors, animal health departments, and emergency management divisions from 

14 States.

 

71 CSTE, http://www.cste.org/dnn/.

72 NCAI, http://www.ncai.org./about-ncai/mission-history. 
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MSPSA encourages collaboration between States, Federal partners, and State 

agency associations to share information and prevent duplication of effort on 

agriculture emergency preparedness and response initiatives.73

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.cerc4ag.com/.

4.8 NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION

Organization overview: The NGA is the bipartisan group of U.S. governors. It 

represents states in Congress and before the administration on key Federal issues

and developing, promoting innovation and best practices on issues that range from 

education and health to technology, welfare reform, and the environment. NGA 

also provides management and technical assistance to both new and incumbent 

governors.74

Organizational structure:

http://www.nga.org/files/live/sites/NGA/files/pdf/COMMITTEELIST.PDF.

Website: http://www.nga.org.

4.9 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE STATE 

DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE

Organization overview: represents State agriculture departments, focused on 

promoting their State’s agricultural products, encouraging production, and 

ensuring consumer, livestock, and plant safety.

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: www.nasda.org. 

 

73 MSPSA, http://www.agpartnership.org/aboutus.asp.

74 NGA, http://www.nga.org/.
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4.10 STATE BOARDS OF ANIMAL HEALTH

Organization overview: State boards of animal health work to enhance State 

economies by protecting investment in agricultural, wildlife, horses, and 

companion animals. They also do the following:

 Protect public health by preventing and controlling the spread of animal 

diseases, such as rabies, which pose a threat to people.

 Protect the food supply through State meat, poultry, and dairy inspection 

programs.

 Regulate the care and handling of livestock bought and sold by licensing 

and inspecting livestock market facilities, auctions, and renderers.

 Help people and their animals when they are the victims of large-scale 

disasters such as floods and tornadoes.

Organizational structure: See Appendix A for the State’s link to the 

organizational structure.

Website: See Appendix A for the State’s website link.

4.11 STATE LIVESTOCK COMMISSIONS

Organization overview: State livestock commissions are responsible for the 

control, suppression, and eradication of livestock and poultry diseases and pests 

and supervision of livestock and poultry sanitation in the State. They are 

responsible for the development of the livestock and poultry industries in the State 

and for administering the provisions of laws and regulations pertaining to 

livestock and poultry. 

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: NA.

4.12 TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS

Organization overview: Tribal organizations promote the conservation, 

development, and use of agricultural resources within their jurisdictions. They 

frequently collaborate with USDA on rural development, food safety and security, 

plant and animal health, and emergency preparedness and response.

Within USDA, the Office of Tribal Relations serves as the liaison with the Tribal 

community. The office aims to work closely with Tribal officials by ensuring 

strong relationships, preserving sovereignty, and coordinating initiatives. It is 
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located in the USDA Office of the Secretary, Intergovernmental Affairs.75 In 

addition, the NRCS provides conservation programs and technical services to 

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Tribal government

Website: NA.

 

75 USDA, http://www.usda.gov/.
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Chapter 5

Professional Organizations

National and professional veterinary associations are regularly involved in FAD 

preparedness and response. These organizations include the following:

 Primary National Associations

 United States Animal Health Association (USAHA)

 National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA)

 Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA)

 Primary Veterinary Professional Associations

 National Association of Federal Veterinarians (NAFV)

 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

 American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP)

 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)

 Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV)

 American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV)

 American Public Health Association (APHA) 

 American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners (AASRP)

 American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB)

 American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians 

(AAVLD).

5.1 PRIMARY NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

5.1.1 United States Animal Health Association

Organization overview: Founded in 1897, USAHA represents 1,100 members, 

including Federal and State animal health officials, national allied organizations, 

regional representatives, and individual members. USAHA collaborates closely 
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with State and Federal governments, universities, veterinarians, livestock 

producers, national livestock and poultry organizations, research scientists, and 

foreign countries to prevent, control, and eradicate livestock diseases. “USAHA’s 

mission is to protect animal and public health by

 Serving as a national forum for communication and coordination 

concerning, disease eradication, animal health, emergency preparedness, 

emergency response and recovery, emerging diseases, food safety, public 

health, animal welfare, and international trade

 Serving as a clearinghouse for new information and methods for policy 

and program development

 Developing solutions for animal health issues.”76

Organizational structure: http://www.usaha.org/Members.aspx.

Website: http://www.usaha.org.

5.1.2 National Institute for Animal Agriculture

Organization overview: NIAA is a source of information for the agricultural 

industry and professionals on current and emerging issues, including animal 

health, animal care and handling, animal production, food safety, animal 

identification and information systems, environmental issues, international trade, 

and biotechnology. NIAA also offers continuing education opportunities for 

professionals involved in animal agriculture.77

Organizational structure: http://www.animalagriculture.org/Contact.

Website: http://www.animalagriculture.org.

5.1.3 Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies

Organization overview: The AFWA is composed of the federal public resource 

agencies of the United States, as well as many provinces of Canada and Mexico in 

addition to affiliated international, national, regional, and State organizations that 

support the organization’s mission. AFWA strives to ensure a rich fish and 

wildlife legacy with expanded opportunities for all to explore the great outdoors. 

AFWA advances sound, science-based management and conservation of fish and 

wildlife and their habitats in the public interest.78

Organizational structure: NA.

 

76 USAHA, http://www.usaha.org.

77 NIAA, http://www.animalagriculture.org.

78 AFWA, http://www.fishwildlife.org.
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Website: http://www.fishwildlife.org.

5.2 PRIMARY VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL 

ASSOCIATIONS

5.2.1 National Association of Federal Veterinarians

Organization overview: The NAFV, a constituent body of the AVMA, is the 

representative organization for federally employed veterinarians and an 

association of managers and supervisors. NAFV emphasizes professionalism, 

standards of excellence, teamwork, and expertise in Federal service.

NAFV has worked closely with APHIS and FSIS to discuss the improvement of 

agency operations and working conditions, exchange of information, 

improvement of managerial effectiveness, and establishment of policies.79

Organizational structure: http://www.nafv.org/BoardofDirectors.html.

Website: http://www.nafv.org.

5.2.2 American Veterinary Medical Association

Organization overview: Founded in 1863, the AVMA is the accrediting body for 

the 28 veterinary schools of medicine in the United States. Its goal is to improve 

animal and human health and advance the veterinary medical profession. The 

AVMA works closely with Federal agencies to protect animal and human health 

and assists with State and Federal legislation regarding animal care, animal abuse, 

and other important issues affecting animals and public health.80

Organizational structure:

http://www.avma.org/about_avma/governance/default.asp.

Website: http://www.avma.org.

5.2.3 American Association of Bovine Practitioners

Organization overview: Founded in 1985, the AABP is an international 

organization with approximately 6,000 members from the United States, Canada, 

and other countries interested in bovine medicine. AABP is affiliated with the 

AVMA and the World Association for Buiatrics. It promotes increased awareness 

 

79 NAFV, http://www.nafv.org.

80 AVMA, http://www.avma.org.
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and leadership on issues critical to cattle industries and improves opportunities for 

careers in bovine medicine.81

Organizational structure: http://www.aabp.org/about/officers.asp.

Website: http://www.aabp.org.

5.2.4 American Association of Equine Practitioners

Organization overview: Founded in 1954, the AAEP represents members on a 

broad range of equine disciplines, breeds, and associations. More than 8,000 

veterinarians and veterinary students in 57 countries are members of the AAEP. It 

focuses on improving the health and welfare of equine, provides resources and 

leadership for the industry, and offers professional development to its members. 

The AAEP’s work includes the following:

 Development and promotion of recommended practice guidelines

 Support for research, training, and education

 Advocacy on behalf of the horse, veterinarians, and horse owners

 Timely distribution of information on health matters important to the 

equine industry.82

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.aaep.org.

5.2.5 Association of Avian Veterinarians

Organization overview: Established in 1980 as an international professional 

organization, the AAV represents veterinarians from private practice, zoos, 

universities, and industry, as well as allied personnel, technicians, and students. 

The AAV aims to advance and promote avian medicine, stewardship, and 

conservation through education of its members, and the veterinary community.83

Organizational structure: http://www.aav.org/?page=Board.

Website: http://www.aav.org.

 

81 AABP, http://www.aabp.org.

82 AAEP, http://www.aaep.org.

83 AAV, http://www.aav.org.
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5.2.6 American Association of Swine Veterinarians

Organization overview: Located in Perry, IA, the AASV has more than 1,300 

members in 40 countries. It is a professional organization dedicated to increasing 

the knowledge of swine veterinarians by

 promoting the development and availability of the resources which 

enhance the effectiveness of professional activities 

 creating opportunities which inspire personal and professional growth

 advocating science-based approaches to industry issues

 encouraging personal and professional interaction, and

 mentoring students, encouraging life-long careers as swine veterinarians.84

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.aasv.org. 

5.2.7 American Public Health Association

Organization overview: The APHA strives to protect the United States from 

preventable, serious health threats. The association promotes community-based 

health programs and disease prevention activities, and ensures preventive health 

services are universally accessible in the United States.85

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.apha.org.

5.2.8 American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners

Organization overview: Founded in 1968, AASRP represents more than 1,000 

veterinarians throughout the United States and abroad. The association aims to 

improve the health and welfare of sheep, goats, cervids, and camelids; further the 

professional development of its members; provide resources to elevate the 

standards of small ruminant practice; and be the voice for small ruminant issues. 

AASRP is considered the authority in small ruminant medicine.86

Organizational structure:

http://www.aasrp.org/resource/resmgr/Images/AASRP_Region_Map_8-2015.jpg.

 

84 AASV, http://www.aasp.org.

85 APHA, http://www.apha.org.

86 AASRP, http://www.aasrp.org.
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Website: http://www.aasrp.org.

5.2.9 American Association of Veterinary State Boards

Organization overview: AAVSB reports national licensing examination scores to 

the jurisdictions where a veterinarian or veterinary technician desires to be 

licensed. AAVSB membership includes approximately 60 jurisdictions. AAVSB 

provides quality resources and information for veterinary regulatory agencies and 

allied groups in the interest of public protection.87

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.aavsb.org.

5.2.10 American Association of Veterinary Laboratory 

Diagnosticians

Organization overview: The AAVLD is a world leader in advancing the discipline 

of veterinary diagnostic laboratory science to promote global animal health and 

One Health. The AAVLD promotes continuous improvement and public 

awareness of veterinary diagnostic laboratories by advancing the discipline of 

veterinary diagnostic laboratory science. The AAVLD provides avenues for 

education, communication, peer-reviewed publication, collaboration, outreach, 

and laboratory accreditation.

88

Organizational structure: http://www.aavld.org/about-us.

Website: http://www.aavld.org.

 

87 AAVSB, http://www.aavsb.org.

88 AAVLD, http://www.aavld.org.
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Chapter 6

Industry

Partnerships with industry provide NPIC with an avenue for collaborating on a 

number of important issues, including the following:

 Emergency preparedness and response planning

 Depopulation, decontamination, and disposal of carcasses

 Eradication or control of FADs

 Protection of the public from zoonotic diseases

 Proper and humane treatment of animals.

The following are a list of FAD stakeholders described in this chapter:

 Animal Agriculture Alliance (AAA)

 Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture (ACE)

 American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)

 Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS)

 Beef/Meat/Livestock Industry Organizations

 Dairy Industry Organizations

 Food/Food Processing Industry Organizations

 Poultry/Bird Industry Organizations

 Pork Industry Organizations

 Deer/Elk Industry Organizations

 Sheep Industry Organizations

 Goat Industry Organizations

 Horse Industry Organizations

 National Renderers Association (NRA)
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 Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF)

 Rabbit Industry Council

 United Egg Producers (UEP). 

6.1 ANIMAL AGRICULTURE ALLIANCE

Organization overview: Established in 2001, the AAA focuses on informing 

consumers with science-based information on the role of animal agriculture in 

feeding a hungry world. The Alliance also

 educates consumers, teachers, and the media;

 serves as a resource for those seeking information on animal production;

 monitors emerging issues;

 mobilizes emergency response if a member requests assistance; 

 promotes the development of animal care guidelines and third-party 

verification programs consistent with its animal care principles; and

 conducts media and crisis management workshops upon request.89

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.animalagalliance.org.

6.2 ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNICATION 

EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE

Organization overview: ACE helps professionals expand their knowledge on 

issues pertaining to agriculture, natural resources, and life and human sciences.90

Organizational structure: http://www.aceweb.org/board-members.

Website: http://www.aceweb.org.

 

89 AAA, http://www.animalagalliance.org.

90 ACE, http://www.aceweb.org.
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6.3 AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Organization overview: AFBF is an independent, non-governmental organization 

that analyzes problems and formulates solutions for farm and ranch families. 

AFBF is the voice for all agricultural producers.91

Organizational structure: http://www.fb.org/about/staff/#.

Website: http://www.fb.org.

6.4 FEDERATION OF ANIMAL SCIENCE SOCIETIES

Organization overview: Formed on January 1, 1998, FASS promotes animal 

agriculture by influencing legislation and funding, promoting cooperation among 

all scientific societies that advance and support animal agriculture, and identifying 

and addressing research priorities in animal agriculture.92

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.fass.org.

6.5 BEEF/MEAT/LIVESTOCK

6.5.1 R-CALF USA

Organization overview: R-CALF USA, the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal 

Fund, United Stockgrowers of America, is a national, nonprofit organization 

dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle 

industry. R-CALF USA represents thousands of U.S. cattle producers on domestic 

and international trade and marketing issues. Its membership consists primarily of 

cow-calf operators, cattle backgrounders, and feedlot owners. Its members are 

located in 47 States, and the organization has many local and State association 

affiliates, from both cattle and farm organizations.93

Organizational structure: http://www.r-calfusa.com/leadership/.

Website: http://r-calfusa.com.

6.5.2 North American Meat Association

Organization overview: Since 1946, the North American Meat Association 

(NAMA) has provided a variety of services to the meat industry, from regulatory 

assistance to legislative representation. NAMA represents meat packers and 

 

91 AFBF, http://www.fb.org/about/home/.

92 FASS, http://www.fass.org.

93 R-CALF USA, http://www.r-calfusa.com/about-us/.
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processors, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers throughout the United States, 

as well as in Canada, Australia, and Mexico.94

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.meatassociation.com.

6.5.3 American Association of Meat Processors

Organization overview: The American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) 

is North America’s largest meat trade organization. With more than 1,500 

members, AAMP represents medium-sized and smaller meat, poultry, and food 

businesses in the United States, Canada, and several foreign countries. AAMP is 

also affiliated with 30 State, regional, and provincial meat trade organizations.95

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.aamp.com.

6.5.4 American Meat Institute

Organization overview: The American Meat Institute (AMI), a national trade 

association, represents companies that process 95 percent of red meat and 

70 percent of turkey in the United States. Headquartered in metropolitan 

Washington, DC, AMI keeps abreast of legislation, regulation, and media activity 

that impacts the meat and poultry industry. AMI also conducts scientific research 

to help meat and poultry companies improve their plants and products.96

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.meatami.com.

6.5.5 American Meat Science Association

Organization overview: Founded in 1948, the American Meat Science 

Association (AMSA) is a nonprofit organization focused on the advancement of 

meatpacking, including animal welfare, slaughterhouse operations, meat 

biochemistry and microbiology, and food safety.

97

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.meatscience.org.

 

94 NMA, http://meatassociation.com/about.

95 AAMP, http://www.aamp.com.

96 AMI, http://www.meatami.com.

97 AMSA, http://www.meatscience.org/about-amsa.
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6.5.6 Cattlemen’s Beef Board

Organization overview: The Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) consists of 106 

members, representing domestic beef, dairy, and veal producers and importers of 

beef and beef products. The Secretary of Agriculture appoints each member; 37 

States have individual members serving on the board, and the remaining States 

are divided into three regions. Importer associations provide nominations for their 

board members, the number of which, including importers, is based on the 

number of cattle in the State or region: 500,000 head for the first board member 

and 1,000,000 head for each additional one.

The CBB oversees the Beef Checkoff Program, which is the collection of $1 per 

head on all cattle sold in the United States and $1 per head equivalent on imported 

cattle, beef, and beef products.98

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.beefboard.org.

6.5.7 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

Organization overview: The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is 

the main trade association for the U.S. cattle industry. Its members consist of 

ranchers, dairy operators, foodservice operators, packers, processors, and 

retailers.99

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.beefusa.org.

6.5.8 U.S. Meat Export Federation

Organization overview: The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is a nonprofit 

trade association for U.S. beef, pork, lamb, and veal. The association works to 

create new opportunities and develop existing international markets. 

Headquartered in Denver, CO, USMEF has offices throughout the world, 

including Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, 

Moscow, St. Petersburg, Mexico City, and Brussels. USMEF also has special 

market representatives covering China, Europe, the Middle East, Central and 

South America, and the Caribbean.100

Organizational structure: NA.

 

98 CBB, http://www.beefboard.org/about/whoweare.asp.

99 NCBA, http://www.beefusa.org.

100 USMEF, http://www.usmef.org/.
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Website: http://www.usmef.org.

6.5.9 Southwest Meat Association

Organization overview: The Southwest Meat Association (SMA) is a regional 

association representing packers and processors of meat and poultry products.101

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.southwestmeat.org.

6.5.10 U.S. Cattlemen’s Association

Organization overview: The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) represents the 

interests of the U.S. cattle industry on implementation of mandatory country-oforigin labeling; international trade; market competition; reform of the mandatory 

beef checkoff; animal health, welfare, and identification; protecting private 

property rights; and other issues that affect the U.S. cattle industry.102

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.uscattlemen.org.

6.5.11 Livestock Marketing Association

Organization overview: The Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) supports 

and protects the local livestock auction markets to ensure fair, competitive 

pricing. LMA serves more than 800 livestock business members throughout the 

United States.103

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.lmaweb.com.

6.5.12 Kansas Livestock Association

Organization overview: The Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) is a trade 

association with 5,600 members. It represents its members on legislative and 

regulatory issues. KLA also represents the State’s multibillion dollar cattle 

industry at both the State and Federal levels.104

Organizational structure: NA.

 

101 SMA, http://southwestmeat.org/about/.

102 USCA, http://www.uscattlemen.org.

103 LMA, http://www.lmaweb.com.

104 KLA, http://www.kla.org/valuesandoperatingprinciples.aspx. 
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Website: http://www.kla.org.

6.5.13 National Livestock Producers Association

Organization overview: The National Livestock Producers Association (NLPA) 

provides capitalization services to livestock credit corporations nationwide to give 

needed credit to livestock producers. Its Sheep and Goat Fund assists and 

improves the sheep and goat industries in the United States. The fund offers

 competitive rates and flexible terms,

 loans nationwide using local lenders when practical,

 an excellent understanding of the sheep and goat industries, and

 extensive credit experience in agriculture.105

Organizational structure: http://www.nlpa.org/html/organization.html.

Website: http://www.nlpa.org.

6.5.14 North American Piedmontese Cattle Association

Organization overview: The North American Piedmontese Cattle Association 

(NAPA) is a nonprofit Livestock Registry Association that offers registry services 

to Piedmontese breeders across the United States and Canada. This furnishes 

breeders a reliable database for keeping accurate records of pedigree so that they 

can make informed selections in their breeding programs.106

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.piedmontese.org.

6.6 DAIRY

6.6.1 National Milk Producers Federation

Organization overview: The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) 

provides dairy farmers and their cooperatives a forum through which they can 

formulate policy on national issues that affect milk production and marketing. 

NMPF aims to improve the economic security of dairy farmers, ensuring adequate 

milk and dairy products.107

 

105 NLPA, http://www.nlpa.org/html/about.html. 

106 NAPA, http://www.piedmontese.org.

107 NMPF, http://www.nmpf.org/about-nmpf.
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Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.nmpf.org.

6.6.2 International Dairy Foods Association

Organization overview: Based in Washington, DC, the International Dairy Foods 

Association (IDFA) represents the nation’s dairy manufacturing and marketing 

industries and their suppliers. It has a total membership of 550 companies, with 

200 dairy processing members. The IDFA is composed of three constituent 

organizations:

 Milk Industry Foundation

 National Cheese Institute

 International Ice Cream Association.108

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.idfa.org.

6.6.3 Midwest Dairy Association

Organization overview: The Midwest Dairy Association (MDA) is a nonprofit 

organization financed and directed by the dairy producers in 10 States—Arkansas, 

Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South 

Dakota, and eastern Oklahoma. MDA helps dairy producers increase sales and 

demand for dairy products and dairy ingredients.109

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.midwestdairy.com.

6.6.4 American Dairy Science Association

Organization overview: The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) is an 

international organization fully committed to advancing the dairy industry. 

Consisting of educators, scientists, and industry representatives, ADSA has 

instituted new methods and technologies that have transformed the dairy 

industry.110

Organizational structure: NA.

 

108 IDFA, http://www.idfa.org/about-idfa/.

109 MDA, https://www.midwestdairy.com/about-us/who-we-are/.

110 ADSA, http://www.adsa.org/AboutADSA/AboutADSA.aspx.
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Website: http://www.adsa.org.

6.6.5 Southeast United Dairy Industry Association

Organization overview: The Southeast United Dairy Industry Association 

(SUDIA) works closely with schools, health professionals, retailers, dairy 

processors, and the public to promote dairy foods throughout Alabama, Georgia, 

Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, 

and Virginia. SUDIA provides nutritional information to promote a healthy life 

style.111

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.southeastdairy.org.

6.6.6 National Dairy Council

Organization overview: The National Dairy Council (NDC), a nonprofit funded 

by the national dairy checkoff program, provides nutritional information to the 

medical profession, media, educators, consumers, and others concerned with 

promoting a healthier life style. NDC also dispenses grants to independent 

researchers to aid in the discovery of information about dairy foods and the 

important role they play in a healthy life style.112

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org.

6.6.7 U.S. Dairy Export Council

Organization overview: The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) is a nonprofit 

organization that represents the export trade interests of U.S. milk producers, 

proprietary processors, dairy cooperatives, and export traders. Its primary aim is 

to build global demand for U.S. dairy products and assist the industry in 

increasing the volume and value of exports.

USDEC maintains staffs in Mexico, Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong 

Kong, Southeast Asia, South America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Central 

America, Vietnam, Russia, and Europe. It is funded primarily by the dairy 

promotion checkoff program and receives export activity support from FAS.113

Organizational structure: NA.

 

111 SUDIA, http://www.southeastdairy.org/about-us/.

112 ADSA, http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org.

113 USDEC, http://www.usdec.org/about-us.
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Website: http://www.usdec.org.

6.6.8 Dairy Management, Inc.

Organization overview: Dairy Management, Inc. (DMI) is a not-for-profit 

organization representing dairy producers that strive to increase demand for and 

promote sales of U.S. dairy products and ingredients. Founded in 1995 and 

funded by dairy checkoff dollars, DMI leads and manages the American Dairy 

Association, National Dairy Council, and U.S. Dairy Export Council.

Dairy food and beverage manufacturers look to DMI as a partner and resource. It 

assists dairy processors in creating and introducing new or improved dairy 

products, processes, and packaging and meeting their innovation challenges. With 

food and beverage manufacturers, DMI provides know-how and laboratory and 

professional resources to help develop or improve foods using dairy 

ingredients.114

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.dairy.org/.

6.7 FOOD/FOOD PROCESSING

6.7.1 Food Marketing Institute

Organization overview: The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) conducts programs 

in public affairs, food safety, research, education, and industry relations on behalf 

of its 1,500 member companies—food retailers and wholesalers—in the United 

States and around the world. FMI’s U.S. members operate approximately 26,000 

retail food stores and 14,000 pharmacies. Their combined annual sales volume of 

$680 billion represents three-quarters of all retail food store sales in the United 

States. FMI’s retail membership is composed of large multistore chains, regional 

firms, and independent supermarkets. Its international membership includes 200 

companies from more than 50 countries. FMI’s associate members include the 

supplier partners of its retail and wholesale members.115

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.fmi.org.

6.7.2 Food Processing Suppliers Association

Organization overview: Created in 2005 with the merger of the Food Processing 

Machinery Association and the International Association of Food Processing 

 

114 DMI, http://www.dairy.org/about-dmi.

115 FMI, http://www.fmi.org/about-us.
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Suppliers, the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) is the largest U.S. 

association of suppliers of equipment, packaging, ingredients, and services to the 

global food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing industries.116

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.fpsa.org.

6.7.3 International Food and Agribusiness 

Management Association

Organization overview: Formed in 1990, the International Food and Agribusiness 

Management Association (IFAMA) brings together top executives, academics, 

policymakers, students, and stakeholders to network and stimulate strategic 

thinking across the global food, fiber, fuel, floral, and forestry systems.117

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.ifama.org.

6.7.4 International Association for Food Protection

Organization overview: The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) 

promotes the protection of the global food supply. Representing more than 50 

countries, it comprises educators, government officials, microbiologists, food 

industry executives, and quality control professionals involved in all aspects of 

growing, storing, transporting, processing, and preparing all types of foods.118

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.foodprotection.org.

6.7.5 National Restaurant Association

Organization overview: Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association 

(NRA) is the leading business association for the restaurant industry. The NRA 

promotes a pro-restaurant agenda on critical restaurant issues like the minimum 

wage, food safety, and Internal Revenue Service tip audits.

119

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.restaurant.org.

 

116 FPSA, http://www.fpsa.org/node/1. 

117 IFAMA, http://www.ifama.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3277.

118 IAFP, http://www.foodprotection.org/about-us/.

119 NRA, http://www.restaurant.org/About-Us/What-We-Do.
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6.7.6 Grocery Manufacturers Association

Organization overview: The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) lobbies 

Federal and State policymakers on behalf of the consumer packaged goods 

industry. GMA ensures laws and regulations governing food marketing and 

production are feasible, practical, and based on sound information.120

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.gmaonline.org/.

6.7.7 National Council of Chain Restaurants

Organization overview: The National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR), as 

the leading trade association representing chain restaurant companies, works to 

protect the interests of chain restaurants and their employees. NCCR, a division of 

the National Retail Federation, includes some of the country’s largest and most 

respected restaurants.121

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.nccr.net.

6.8 POULTRY/BIRDS

6.8.1 U.S. Poultry and Egg Association

Organization overview: The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is 

the world’s largest and most active poultry organization. Its members include 

producers and processors of broilers, turkeys, ducks, eggs, and breeding stock and 

allied companies. Formed in 1947, the association, which has affiliations in 27 

States and member companies worldwide,

 provides grants for research in all segments of broiler, turkey, and 

commercial egg operations;

 keeps poultry leaders abreast of the latest Federal regulations and provides 

technical expertise to help maintain and grow a healthy food supply;

 keeps the industry current on issues; and

 

120 GMA, http://www.gmabrands.com.

121 NCCR, https://nrf.com/who-we-are.
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 communicates the important role the industry plays in the U.S. 

economy.122

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.uspoultry.org/.

6.8.2 American Ostrich Association

Organization overview: Founded in 1988, the American Ostrich Association 

(AOA) promotes the ostrich as a business and industry by encouraging people to 

become ostrich owners. The ostrich industry continues to grow in the United 

States as an alternative livestock for the American farmer.123

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.ostriches.org.

6.8.3 National Chicken Council

Organization overview: Established in 1954, the National Chicken Council 

(NCC) is a national, nonprofit trade association representing the U.S. chicken 

industry. It promotes and protects the interests of the chicken industry and is its 

voice before Congress and Federal agencies. NCC members include chicken 

producer/processors, poultry distributors, and allied industry firms.124

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.eatchicken.com.

6.8.4 California Poultry Federation

Organization overview: The California Poultry Federation (CPF), a trade 

association formed in 1990, represents the State’s turkey and chicken producers 

and marketers. It represents all segments of the industry, including growers, 

hatchers, breeders, and processors. The CPF also represents the California Squab 

Producers, the largest squab processing facility in the world. The CPF

 educates local, State, and Federal government on the issues of concern to 

the California poultry industry; and

 

122 USPOULTRY, http://www.uspoultry.org/about/.

123 AOA, http://www.ostriches.org.

124 NCC, http://www.eatchicken.com/about-us.aspx.
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 ensures the proper testing and certification of State poultry shipping across 

State lines and exporting overseas.125

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.cpif.org.

6.8.5 National Turkey Federation

Organization overview: The National Turkey Federation (NTF) is a national 

organization that represents all segments of the turkey industry. It represents 

members’ interests in legislative and regulatory affairs.126

Organizational structure: http://www.eatturkey.com/about/staff.

Website: http://www.eatturkey.com/.

6.9 PORK

6.9.1 National Pork Board

Organization overview: The National Pork Board (NPB), headquartered in Des 

Moines, IA, is a quasigovernmental body of the U.S. government established 

under the terms of the Pork Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act. 

The board oversees the provision of consumer information, performs industryrelated research, and promotes pork as a food product. The board’s activities are 

funded by a mandatory checkoff program.127

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.pork.org.

6.9.2 National Pork Producers Council

Organization overview: The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) conducts 

public policy outreach in the areas of agriculture and industry, animal health and 

food safety, environment, and energy and international trade. It focuses on 

enhancing opportunities for U.S. pork producers and other industry stakeholders. 

NPPC often collaborates with the NPB on issues such as an animal identification 

system, animal well-being, and food safety.128

 

125 CPF, http://www.cpif.org.

126 NTF, http://www.eatturkey.com/about-us.

127 NPB, http://www.pork.org.

128 NPPC, http://www.nppc.org/about-us/.
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Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.nppc.org.

6.10 DEER AND ELK

6.10.1 Elk Breeders Homepage—Wapiti.net

Organization overview: Wapiti.net is an intermediary online provider dedicated to 

offering economical Internet media access to elk ranchers and supporters for 

informational purposes. The site is supported through the advertising of the elk 

ranchers and businesses dedicated to the elk industry.129

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://wapiti.net.

6.10.2 Ontario Deer and Elk Farmers Association

Organization overview: The Ontario Deer and Elk Farmers Association 

(ODEFA), as a Canadian industry association, represents the deer and elk farming 

industry in Ontario. The association acts as a forum for identifying common 

issues and developing strategies for dealing with them as a group.130

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.ontariodeerelkfarmers.com.

6.10.3 North American Deer Farmers Association

Organization overview: The North American Deer Farmers Association 

(NADeFA) represents the deer industry, which includes approximately 15,000 

deer breeders, ranchers, and farmers across the nation. NADeFA works closely 

with State and Federal legislators and regulatory agencies to develop rules and 

regulations that govern the deer industry.131

Organizational structure: NA.

 

129 Elk Breeders Homepage, http://wapiti.net.

130 ODEFA, http://www.ontariodeerelkfarmers.com.

131 NADeFA, http://www.nadefa.org.
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Website: http://www.nadefa.org.

6.10.4 North American Elk Breeders Association

Organization overview: The North American Elk Breeders Association 

(NAEBA), a nonprofit organization, promotes and protects the elk farming and 

ranching industry. NAEBA, recognized by Federal authorities as the voice of the 

industry, educates its members and the general public on opportunities that are 

available in the industry.132

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.naelk.org.

6.11 SHEEP

6.11.1 American Sheep Industry Association

Organization overview: The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) is the 

national organization representing the interests of more than 79,500 sheep 

producers located throughout the United States. ASI is a federation of 45 State 

sheep associations and individual members.133

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.sheepusa.org.

6.11.2 North American Shetland Sheepbreeders 

Association

Organization overview: The North American Shetland Sheepbreeders Association 

(NASSA) assists breeders of Shetland Sheep in North America in maintaining the 

quality of the breed through accurate registration and pedigree records for 

informed breeding decisions.134

Organizational structure: http://www.shetland-sheep.org/contact_us.htm.

Website: http://www.shetland-sheep.org.

 

132 NAEBA, http://www.naelk.org/what_is_naeba.cfm.

133 ASI, http://www.sheepusa.org/About_ASI.

134 NASSA, http://www.shetland-sheep.org/about-nassa/.
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6.11.3 Roslin Institute

Organization overview: The Roslin Institute, in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a major 

international animal research organization that enhances the lives of animals and 

humans. Its primary areas of focus are

 enhancing animal health and welfare,

 enhancing sustainability and productivity of livestock systems and food 

supply chains,

 enhancing food safety,

 enhancing human health,

 identifying of new and emerging zoonoses, and

 enhancing the quality of life for animals.135

Organizational structure: http://www.roslin.ed.ac.uk/about-roslin/governance.

Website: http://www.roslin.ed.ac.uk.

6.11.4 National Lamb Feeders Association

Organization overview: The National Lamb Feeders Association (NLFA), a nonprofit organization, promotes, encourages, and improves the production of lambs 

and sheep in the United States and foreign countries.136

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.nlfa-sheep.org.

6.11.5 United Suffolk Sheep Association

Organization overview: The United Suffolk Sheep Association (USSA) supports 

Suffolk breeders in producing, positively identifying and recording, and 

promoting Suffolk sheep.137

Organization structure: NA.

Website: http://www.u-s-s-a.org.

 

135 Roslin Institute, http://www.roslin.ed.ac.uk/.

136 NLFA, http://www.nlfa-sheep.org/about.html.

137 USSA, http://www.u-s-s-a.org.
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6.12 GOATS

6.12.1 American Dairy Goat Association

Organization overview: The American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) 

establishes breed standards for six registered ADGA breeds and provides a DNA 

typing service for members.138

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.adga.org.

6.12.2 American Boer Goat Association

Organization overview: The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) is the 

largest Boer association in the world, with a membership of more than 7,000, and 

registers more than 45,000 head annually. The total meat goat industry value is 

estimated between $150 million to $400 million annually.139

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.abga.org.

6.13 HORSES

6.13.1 American Horse Council

Organization overview: Organized in 1969, the American Horse Council (AHC) 

represents the horse industry in Washington, DC. Representing all segments of 

the equine industry, the AHC strives to promote and protect the equine industry to 

keep opportunities open and advise government about the important role of the 

industry in the U.S. economy.140

Organizational structure: NA.

Organization: http://www.horsecouncil.org. 

6.14 NATIONAL RENDERERS ASSOCIATION

Organization overview: The NRA, headquartered in Alexandria, VA, was formed 

in 1933 as the professional organization of the rendering industry. NRA 

represents members’ interests to regulatory and other governmental agencies, 

 

138 ADGA, http://www.adga.org.

139 ABGA, http://www.abga.org.

140 AHC, http://www.horsecouncil.org/about-us-0. 
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promote the greater use of animal byproducts, and foster the opening and 

expansion of trade between foreign buyers and North American exporters.

In addition to its U.S.-based headquarters, NRA also maintains offices in Mexico 

and Hong Kong and has market consultants in Brussels, China, Thailand, 

Vietnam, and Chile.141

Organizational structure: here.

Website: http://www.nationalrenderers.org/.

6.15 FATS AND PROTEINS RESEARCH 

FOUNDATION, INC.

Organization overview: FPRF, Inc. was organized in 1962 to serve the rendering 

and its associated industries. FPRF provides an institution which will direct and 

manage a research process that results in an enhanced current usage and the 

development of new uses for rendered animal products. FPRF is a nonprofit, nonlobbying organization.142

Organizational structure: here.

Website: http://www.fprf.org.

6.16 RABBIT INDUSTRY COUNCIL

Organization overview: The Rabbit Industry Council establishes, promotes, and 

protects the rabbit industry community which includes but is not limited to those 

who own, buy, or sell rabbits raised for pet, show, meat, wool, fur, and laboratory 

use and byproducts, as well as those who grow, manufacture, prepare, buy, or sell 

materials or services which contribute to the rabbit industry.

The organization encourages the development of improved rabbit products, care, 

husbandry, and production techniques through education and effective 

communication to foster more efficiency in the rabbit industry and to promote 

responsible ownership in order that improved conditions of those engaged in or 

contributing to the rabbit industry and their animals may occur.143

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: NA.

 

141 NRA, http://www.nationalrenderers.org/about/.

142 FPRF, http://www.fprf.org.

143 Rabbit Industry Council, http://rabbitindustrycouncil.com.
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6.17 UNITED EGG PRODUCERS

Organization overview: UEP was created in 1968 as a federated Capper-Volstead 

Agriculture Cooperative of five regional marketing cooperatives. Individual egg 

producers were invited to be members of their regional cooperative and in turn 

would therefore be members of UEP. 

UEP’s basic objectives include services to members in the areas of government 

relations, animal welfare, environment, food safety, industry coalition building, 

nutrition, egg trading, member service programs, and communications. 

UEP engages professional consultants for government relations, animal welfare, 

food safety, and the environment in order to provide the best service possible to 

its members. UEP also engages the services of independent scientific committees 

for animal welfare and environment in order to establish the best possible 

programs.144

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.unitedegg.org/. 

 

144 UEP, http://www.unitedegg.org/. 
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Chapter 7

Academia

The veterinary academic community is frequently involved in preparedness and 

response for FAD incidents. For example, they provide access to the latest animal 

health research and development and ensure high-quality veterinarians continue to 

enter the field. Academia assists in the review, development, and dissemination of 

emergency preparedness and response guidance and information. Additionally, 

through Cooperative Agreements with USDA APHIS, academia may be tasked to 

assist with many facets of emergency management, including technology, 

continuity of business, training, or general preparedness and response materials. 

7.1 EXTENSION DISASTER EDUCATION NETWORK

Organization overview: The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN), 

sponsored by USDA’s NIFA, is a collaborative multistate effort by extension 

services across the country to improve the delivery of services to citizens affected 

by disasters. 

The EDEN mission is to provide encouragement and support to local extension 

workers across the United States as they

 build working relationships with their local and State emergency 

management networks,

 provide educational programs on disaster preparation and mitigation,

 assume locally appropriate roles during disasters, and

 collaborate in recovery efforts.145

Organizational structure: here.

Website: http://eden.lsu.edu.

7.2 ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN VETERINARY 

MEDICAL COLLEGES

Organization overview: Founded in 1966, the Association of American 

Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) represents all 28 U.S. veterinary medical 

colleges, 4 Canadian colleges of veterinary medicine, 9 U.S. departments of 

 

145 EDEN, http://eden.lsu.edu/AboutEDEN/Pages/default.aspx. 
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veterinary science, 7 U.S. departments of comparative medicine, 3 veterinary 

medical education institutions, and 6 international veterinary schools. The 

association represents more than 4,000 faculty, 5,000 staff members, 10,000 

veterinary students, and 3,000 graduate students at these institutions. It provides 

leadership for and promotes excellence in academic veterinary medicine.146

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.aavmc.org.

7.3 INSTITUTE FOR INFECTIOUS ANIMAL DISEASES

Organization overview: The Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases (IIAD) 

performs research and develops products to defend the nation from highconsequence foreign animal and zoonotic diseases. Founded in April 2004 as a 

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Center of 

Excellence, the IIAD leverages the resources of multiple major universities, 

Minority Serving Institutions, national laboratories, and partners in state and 

federal government.

IIAD is headquartered at Texas A&M University, the nation’s sixth largest 

university by enrollment. IIAD was renewed as a co-lead with the Center of 

Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases (CEEZAD) at Kansas 

State University in 2010, and the DHS cooperative agreement extends through 

2016.

IIAD is a multi-institutional organization, with partners in 42 U.S. states and the 

District of Columbia, and the nations of Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, 

Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Pakistan, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, 

Turkmenistan, Uganda, and the United Kingdom, plus laboratories in the National 

Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN). The center’s portfolio is also 

closely aligned with the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, U.S. 

Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 

(APHIS), the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), agricultural and allied 

industries, the private sector, bio-pharmaceutical companies, additional 

federal agencies, national laboratories, and other DHS Centers of Excellence.147

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://iiad.tamu.edu/.

 

146 AAVMC, http://www.aavmc.org/About-AAVMC.aspx. 

147 IIAD, http://iiad.tamu.edu/about/.
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7.4 CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EMERGING 

AND ZOONOTIC ANIMAL DISEASES

Organization overview: CEEZAD conducts research, develops technology, and 

trains a specialized workforce to defend U.S. pre-harvest agricultural systems 

against agroterrorism, other catastrophic events, and emerging animal pathogens.

The center conducts research on foreign animal, zoonotic, and newly discovered 

pathogens that have a consequential economic impact on U.S. agriculture and 

homeland security and a significant impact on human and animal health. The 

center’s capacity to support national emergency programs is based on its 

integrative structure that features three research themes overlain by an outreach 

and educational program.148

CEEZAD was renewed as a co-lead with the IIAD at Texas A&M University in 

2010, and the DHS cooperative agreement extends through 2016.

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.ceezad.org/.

7.5 THE CENTER FOR FOOD SECURITY AND PUBLIC 

HEALTH (IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY)

Organization overview: The Center for Food Security and Public Health (CFSPH) 

was founded in 2002, and is located in the Iowa State University College of 

Veterinary Medicine. The Institute for International Cooperation in Animal 

Biologics, an OIE Collaborating Center, was established in 1995 and is now part 

of CFSPH. 

CFSPH provides

 accurate information on transboundary animal diseases and zoonotic 

diseases;

 online education for veterinary students and animal health professionals;

 tools for infection control;

 resources for local, State, and Federal agencies to use to prepare for 

animal emergencies;

 tools on biological risk management; and 

 

148 CEEZAD, http://www.ceezad.org/about/. 
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 assistance for local and state governments to prepare for animal 

emergencies.149

Organizational structure:

http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/About/people.php?lang=en. 

Website: http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu. 

7.6 THE CENTER FOR ANIMAL HEALTH AND FOOD 

SAFETY (UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA)

Organization overview: The Center for Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) 

plays a key role in protecting people from animal diseases and food-borne 

illnesses. Since its inception in 2001, CAHFS has responded to emerging animal 

health, public health, and food safety issues by partnering with local, national, and 

international stakeholders to improve food safety and public health. High quality 

work that is based on interdisciplinary engagement and responsiveness to the 

issues at hand is the hallmark of CAHFS.150

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.cahfs.umn.edu.

7.7 NATIONAL BIOSECURITY RESOURCE CENTER 

(PURDUE UNIVERSITY)

Organization overview: The National Biosecurity Resource Center for Animal 

Health Emergencies is hosted at Purdue University. The Center offers free 

community planning tools, as well as resources for veterinary professionals and 

producers on biosecurity for animal health incidents.

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: http://www.biosecuritycenter.org. 

 

149 CFSPH, http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/About/index.php.

150 CAHFS, http://www.cahfs.umn.edu/About_Us/home.html. 
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Chapter 8

International Organizations

There are a number of important international organizations for FAD 

preparedness or response. These are listed below. 

 The Quadrilateral countries (Quads)—Canada, Australia, New Zealand, 

and the United States

 World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)

 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

 World Health Organization (WHO)

 North American Animal Health Committee (NAAHC)

 North American Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine Bank (NAFMDVB)

 Center for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI).

8.1 QUADRILATERAL COUNTRIES

Organization overview: The United States has greatly benefited from its close 

cooperation with the Quads—New Zealand, Australia, and Canada—on a variety 

of agricultural issues concerning plant and animal health and food safety. The 

Quads regularly share resources and information on emergency responses to plant 

and animal disease outbreaks.

In animal health, the Quads have focused on emergency management, animal 

welfare, international standard setting at OIE, and international coordination. The 

Quads meet biannually to discuss issues of relative importance to each country 

and global agricultural issues.

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: NA.

8.2 WORLD ORGANIZATION FOR ANIMAL HEALTH

Organization overview: Headquartered in Paris, France, the OIE is the 

intergovernmental organization responsible for improving animal health 

worldwide. Currently, OIE has 177 member countries and territories, partnerships 

with 36 other international and regional organizations, and regional and 
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subregional offices worldwide. The OIE is placed under the authority and control 

of a World Assembly of Delegates, consisting of delegates from the governments 

of all member countries.

The Director General, elected by the World Assembly of Delegates, oversees the 

day-to-day operation of the OIE. The OIE implements the resolutions passed by 

the International Committee and developed with the support of commissions 

elected by the delegates.151

Organizational structure: http://www.oie.int/about-us/wo.

Website: http://www.oie.int.

8.3 FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION 

OF THE UNITED NATIONS

Organization overview: FAO, headquartered in Rome, Italy, is governed by a 

consortium of 49 member nations and employs more than 3,600 personnel. The 

organization has 5 regional offices, 9 subregional offices, 5 liaison offices, and 74 

country offices (excluding those hosted in regional and subregional offices). FAO 

meets every 2 years to review achievements and develop a biannual work plan 

and budget.

FAO’s mandate is to raise levels of nutrition, improve agricultural productivity, 

better the lives of rural populations, and contribute to the growth of the world 

economy.

FAO works in partnership with numerous institutions, including private 

foundations, grassroots organizations, companies, professional associations, other 

United Nations (UN) agencies, and national governments on issues such as food 

security, natural resource management, forestry and fisheries, early warning of 

food emergencies, disaster recovery, food safety, bioenergy, and many other 

areas.152

Organizational structure: http://www.fao.org/about/structure/en/.

Website: http://www.fao.org.

8.4 WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

Organization overview: Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, WHO is the UN 

authority for directing and coordinating health worldwide. It provides leadership 

on global health matters, shapes the health research agenda, sets norms and 

 

151 OIE, http://www.oie.int.

152 FAO, http://www.fao.org/.
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standards, articulates evidence-based policy options, provides technical support to 

countries, and monitors and assesses health trends.

The main thrust of WHO’s global effort is the strengthening of surveillance 

measures to quickly respond to communicable diseases that threaten the world’s 

population. In the animal disease arena, WHO focuses on the containment of 

animal diseases with potential health consequences for humans.153

Organizational structure: http://www.who.int/about/structure/organigram/en/.

Website: http://www.who.int.

8.5 NORTH AMERICAN ANIMAL HEALTH COMMITTEE

Organization overview: The NAAHC is a trilateral forum composed of the chief 

veterinary officers of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The NAAHC 

consults and initiates joint action on North American animal disease issues. The 

committee focuses on issues relating to emergency preparedness, management of 

the NAFMDVB, harmonization of diagnostic services, approach and evaluation 

of each countries veterinary services, and other issues. The committee typically 

meets biannually.

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: NA.

8.6 NORTH AMERICAN FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE 

VACCINE BANK

Organization overview: Established in 1982, the NAFMDVB is a collaborative 

effort of Canada, Mexico, and the United States to prepare for a foot-and-mouth 

disease (FMD) outbreak. The NAFMDVB stores vaccine antigen concentrates 

(VACs) for different serotypes of the FMD virus that can be reformulated in the 

event of an outbreak. The bank also may direct the purchase and delivery of 

commercial FMD vaccine from overseas manufacturers.

Organizational structure: NA.

Website: NA.

8.7 CAB INTERNATIONAL

Organization overview: Founded in 1910, CABI is a not-for-profit international 

organization that focuses on solving problems in agriculture and the environment. 

CABI’s core operations are scientific publishing, development projects and 

 

153 WHO, http://www.who.int.
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research, and microbial services. CABI helps farmers increase crop yields, 

safeguards the environment, and improves access to agricultural and 

environmental scientific knowledge.154

Organizational structure: http://www.cabi.org/about-cabi/how-we-are-managed/.

Website: http://www.cabi.org.

 

154 CABI, http://www.cabi.org.
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Appendix A

State Departments of Agriculture 

and Boards of Animal Health

Table A-1 contains links to state departments of agriculture and their associated 

animal health organizations. These links were last updated in December 2015.

Table A-1. State Departments of Agriculture and Boards of Animal Health

State Department website Animal health website

Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Animal Industry Division

Arizona Department of Agriculture Animal Services Division

California Department of Food and Agriculture Animal Health Branch

Colorado Department of Agriculture Animal Health Division

Connecticut Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Animal Health

Delaware Department of Agriculture Poultry and Animal Health Section

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer 

Services

Division of Animal Industry

Georgia Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Division

Hawaii Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Division

Idaho Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Animal Health

Illinois Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Animal Health 

Indiana Office of the Commissioner of Agriculture Board of Animal Health

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land 

Stewardship

Animal Industry Bureau

Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health

Kentucky Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Animal Health

Maine Department of Agriculture Division of Animal and Plant Health

Maryland Department of Agriculture Animal Health

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Division of Animal Health

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural 

Development

Animal Health

Minnesota Department of Agriculture Board of Animal Health

Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Board of Animal Health

Missouri Department of Agriculture Animal Health Division

Montana Department of Agriculture Animal Health Division

Nebraska Department of Agriculture Animal Health
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Table A-1. State Departments of Agriculture and Boards of Animal Health

State Department website Animal health website

New 

Hampshire

Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food Division of Animal Industry

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health

New Mexico Department of Agriculture New Mexico Livestock Board

New York Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of Animal Industry

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer 

Services

Veterinary Division

North Dakota Department of Agriculture State Board of Animal Health

Ohio Department of Agriculture Animal Health

Oklahoma Agriculture Food and Forestry Animal Industry Services

Oregon Department of Agriculture Animal Health and Identification

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostics

Services

Rhode Island Division of Agriculture Animal Health

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Clemson Livestock Poultry Health

South Dakota Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Board

Tennessee Department of Agriculture Animal Health Information

Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Animal Health Commission

Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Animal Health Division

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Animal Health

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer 

Services

Regulatory Services—Animal Health

Washington Department of Agriculture Animal Health Program

West Virginia Department of Agriculture Animal Health Division

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and 

Consumer Protection

Animal Division

Wyoming Department of Agriculture Livestock Board Animal Health Unit
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Appendix B

Alphabetical Index of Organizations

This appendix contains an index of organizations with links to facilitate the search 

for a specific organization. These links are current as of December 2015.

Table B-1. State Departments of Agriculture and Boards of Animal Health

Organization

Report 

section

Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Chapter 2

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Chapter 2

American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Chapter 5

American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Chapter 5

American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) Chapter 6

American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) Chapter 5

American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) Chapter 5

American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) Chapter 5

American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) Chapter 6

American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) Chapter 6

American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) Chapter 6

American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Chapter 6

American Horse Council (AHC) Chapter 6

American Meat Institute (AMI) Chapter 6 

American Meat Science Association (AMSA) Chapter 6 

American Public Health Association (APHA) Chapter 5

American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) Chapter 6 

American Ostrich Association (AOA) Chapter 6

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Chapter 5

Animal Agriculture Alliance (AAA) Chapter 6 

Animal Care (AC) (USDA) Chapter 2

Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Chapter 2

Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) Chapter 7

Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) Chapter 5

Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture (ACE) Chapter 6

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) Chapter 5

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) Chapter 4

Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) Chapter 2

CAB International (CABI) Chapter 8
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Table B-1. State Departments of Agriculture and Boards of Animal Health

Organization

Report 

section

California Poultry Federation (CPF) Chapter 6

Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) Chapter 6

Center for Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) (University of Minnesota) Chapter 7

Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases (CEEZAD) Chapter 7

The Center for Food Security and Public Health (CFSPH) (Iowa State University) Chapter 7

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) Chapter 2

Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) Chapter 2

Centers for Disease and Prevention Control (CDC) Chapter 3

Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health (CEAH) Chapter 2

Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Chapter 4

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) Chapter 6

Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Chapter 3

Department of Defense (DoD) Chapter 3

Department of Energy (DOE) Chapter 3

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chapter 3

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Chapter 3

Department of the Interior (DOI) Chapter 3

Departmental Management (DM) Chapter 2

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Chapter 3

DHS Directorate for Science and Technology (S&T) Chapter 3

Economic Research Service (ERS) Chapter 2

Elk Breeders Homepage–Wapit i. net Chapter 6 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Chapter 3

Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) Chapter 7

Farm Service Agency (FSA) Chapter 2

Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF) Chapter 6

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Chapter 3

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Chapter 3 

Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) Chapter 6

Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Chapter 8

Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Chapter 2

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Chapter 3

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Chapter 6

Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Chapter 2

Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) Chapter 6

Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Chapter 2

Forest Service (FS) Chapter 2
Alphabetical Index of Organizations

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Table B-1. State Departments of Agriculture and Boards of Animal Health

Organization

Report 

section

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) Chapter 2

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) Chapter 6

Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases (IIAD) Chapter 7

International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Chapter 6

International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) Chapter 6

Intertribal Agricultural Council (IAC) Chapter 4

International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) Chapter 6

International Services (IS) Chapter 2

Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) Chapter 6

Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) Chapter 2

Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) Chapter 6

Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services (MRPBS) Chapter 2

Management Support Staff (MSS) Chapter 2

Midwest Dairy y Association n (MDA) Chapter 6

Multi-State Partnership for Security in Agriculture (MSPSA) Chapter 4

National Agricultural Library (NAL) Chapter 2

National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Chapter 2

National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) Chapter 2

National Appeals Division (NAD) Chapter 2

National Association of States Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Chapter 4

National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV) Chapter 4

National Assembly of State Animal Health Officials (NASAHO) Chapter 4

National Association of Federal Veterinarians (NAFV) Chapter 5 

National Biosecurity Resource Center Chapter 7

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Chapter 6

National Center for Medical Intelligence (NCMI) Chapter 3 

National Chicken Council (NCC) Chapter 6

National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Chapter 4

National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR) Chapter 6

National Dairy Council (NDC) Chapter 6

National Governors Association (NGA) Chapter 4

National Import and Export Services (NIES) Chapter 2

National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) Chapter 5

National Institute of Food and Agricultural (NIFA) Chapter 2

National Lamb Feeders Association (NLFA) Chapter 6

National Livestock Producers Association (NLPA) Chapter 6

North American Meat Association (NAMA) Chapter 6
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Table B-1. State Departments of Agriculture and Boards of Animal Health

Organization

Report 

section

National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Chapter 6

National Pork Board (NPB) Chapter 6

National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Chapter 2

National Preparedness and Incident Coordination Center (NPIC) Chapter 6

National Renderers Association (NRA) Chapter

National Restaurant Association (NRA) Chapter 6

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chapter 2 

National Turkey Federation (NTF) Chapter 6

National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) Chapter 2

North American Animal Health Committee (NAAHC) Chapter 8

North American Deer Farmers Association (NADeFA) Chapter 6

North American Elk Breeders Association (NAEBA) Chapter 6

North American Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine Bank (NAFMDVB) Chapter 8

North American Meat Association (NAMA) Chapter 6

North American Piedmontese Cattle Association (NAPA) Chapter 6

North American Shetland Sheepbreeders Association (NASSA) Chapter 6

Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO) Chapter 2

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) Chapter 2

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Chapter 3

Office of Budget and Program Analysis (OBPA) Chapter 2

Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) Chapter 2

Office of Civil Rights, Diversity, and Inclusion (OCRDI) Chapter 2

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Chapter 2

Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Chapter 2

Office of Communications (OC) Chapter 2

Office of Congressional Relations (OCR) Chapter 2

Office of Environmental Markets (OEM) Chapter 2

Office of Executive Secretariat (OES) Chapter 2 

Office of General Counsel (OGC) Chapter 2

Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Coordination (OHSEC) Chapter 2

Office of Health Affairs (OHA) Chapter 3

Office of Inspector General (OIG) Chapter 2

Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Chapter 3

Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) Chapter 2

Ontario Deer and Elk Farmers Association (ODEFA) Chapter 6

Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Chapter 2

Planning, Finance, and Strategy (PFS) Chapter 2
Alphabetical Index of Organizations

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Table B-1. State Departments of Agriculture and Boards of Animal Health

Organization

Report 

section

Policy and Program Development (PPD) Chapter 2

Professional Development Staff (PDS) Chapter 2

Quadrilateral (Quads) Countries Chapter 8

Rabbit Industry Council Chapter 6

Ranchers—Cattlemen Action Legal Fund (R-CALF) Chapter 6

Risk Management Agency (RMA) Chapter 2

Roslin Institute Chapter 6

Rural Development (RD) Chapter 2

Southeast United Dairy Industry Association (SUDIA) Chapter 6

Southwest Meat Association (SMA) Chapter 6

State Boards of Animal Health Chapter 4

State Livestock Commissions Chapter 4 

The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) Chapter 8

Tribal Organizations Chapter 4

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Chapter 3

U.S. Animal Health Association (USAHA) Chapter 5

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chapter 3

U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) Chapter 6

U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) Chapter 6

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Chapter 2

U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Chapter 6 

U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) Chapter 3

U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) Chapter 6

United Egg Producers Chapter 6

United Suffolk Sheep Association (USSA) Chapter 6

Veterinary Services (VS) Chapter 2

World Health Organization (WHO) Chapter 8

Wildlife Services (WS) Chapter 2

Writing, Editing, and Regulatory Coordination (WERC) Chapter 2

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Appendix C

Abbreviations

AAA Animal Agriculture Alliance 

AABP American Association of Bovine Practitioners 

AAEP American Association of Equine Practitioners 

AAMP American Association of Meat Processors 

AASRP American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners

AASV American Association of Swine Veterinarians 

AAV Association of Avian Veterinarians 

AAVLD American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians 

AAVMC Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges 

AAVSB American Association of Veterinary State Boards 

ABGA American Boer Goat Association 

AC Animal Care 

ACE Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture 

ADGA American Dairy Goat Association 

ADSA American Dairy Science Association 

AFBF American Farm Bureau Federation 

AFWA Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies

AHC American Horse Council

AMI American Meat Institute 

AMS Agricultural Marketing Service 

AMSA American Meat Science Association 

AOA American Ostrich Association 

APHA American Public Health Association 

APHIS Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

ARS Agricultural Research Service

ASI American Sheep Industry Association 

ASPR Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response 

ASTHO Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
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AVMA American Veterinary Medical Association 

BRS Biotechnology Regulatory Services

CABI CAB International

CAHFS The Center for Animal Health and Food Safety 

CBB Cattlemen’s Beef Board 

CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CEAH Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health

CEEZAD Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases

CFSPH The Center for Food Security and Public Health 

CIO Chief Information Officer

CNPP Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

COE Center of Excellence

CPF California Poultry Federation

CSTE Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists

CVB Center for Veterinary Biologics

CVM Center for Veterinary Medicine

DA Deputy Administrator

DHS Department of Homeland Security

DIA Defense Intelligence Agency

DM Departmental Management

DMI Dairy Management, Inc. 

DNA deoxyribonucleic acid

DoD Department of Defense

DOE Department of Energy 

DOI Department of the Interior 

DTRA Defense Threat Reduction Agency 

EDEN Extension Disaster Education Network 

EPA Environmental Protection Agency 

ERS Economic Research Service 

FAD foreign animal disease

FAD PReP Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan

FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

FAS Foreign Agricultural Service
Abbreviations

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FASS Federation of Animal Science Societies 

FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation

FCIC Federal Crop Insurance Corporation

FDA Food and Drug Administration

FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency

FMD foot-and-mouth disease

FMI Food Marketing Institute 

FNS Food and Nutrition Service 

FPRF Fats and Proteins Research Foundation 

FPSA Food Processing Suppliers Association 

FS Forest Service

FSA Farm Service Agency 

FSIS Food Safety and Inspection Service 

GIPSA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration 

GMA Grocery Manufacturers Association

HHS Department of Health and Human Services

IAC Intertribal Agricultural Council

IAFP International Association for Food Protection 

IDFA International Dairy Foods Association

IFAMA International Food and Agribusiness Management Association

IIAD Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases

IS International Services

KLA Kansas Livestock Association

LMA Livestock Marketing Association 

LPA Legislative and Public Affairs

MDA Midwest Dairy Association 

MRPBS Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services

MSPSA Multi-State Partnership for Security in Agriculture

MSS Management Support Staff

NA not applicable

NAAHC North American Animal Health Committee

NAD National Appeals Division 

NADeFA North American Deer Farmers Association 
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NAEBA North American Elk Breeders Association

NAFMDVB North American Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine Bank 

NAFV National Association of Federal Veterinarians 

NAHERC National Animal Health Emergency Response Corps

NAHLN National Animal Health Laboratory Network

NAL National Agricultural Library

NAMA North American Meat Association

NAPA North American Piedmontese Cattle Association 

NASAHO National Assembly of State Animal Health Officials

NASDA National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

NASPHV National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians

NASS National Agricultural Statistics Service 

NASSA North American Shetland Sheepbreeders Association 

NCAI National Congress of American Indians

NCBA National Cattlemen’s Beef Association 

NCC National Chicken Council 

NCCR National Council of Chain Restaurants 

NCMI National Center for Medical Intelligence

NDC National Dairy Council 

NGA National Governors Association

NIAA National Institute for Animal Agriculture

NIES National Import and Export Services

NIFA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

NLFA National Lamb Feeders Association 

NLPA National Livestock Producers Association 

NMPF National Milk Producers Federation 

NPB National Pork Board

NPIC National Preparedness and Incident Coordination Center

NPPC National Pork Producers Council 

NRA National Renderers Association 

NRA National Restaurant Association 

NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service

NTF National Turkey Federation 
Abbreviations

DRAFT—December 2015 C-5

NVAP National Veterinary Accreditation Program

NVS National Veterinary Stockpile

NVSL National Veterinary Services Laboratories 

NWRC National Wildlife Research Center

OAO Office of Advocacy and Outreach 

OBPA Office of Budget and Program Analysts 

OC Office of Communications 

OCE Office of the Chief Economist

OCFO Office of the Chief Financial Officer

OCIO Office of the Chief Information Officer

OCR Office of Congressional Relations 

OCRDI Office of Civil Rights, Diversity, and Inclusion

ODEFA Ontario Deer and Elk Farmers Association 

OEM Office of Environmental Markets 

OES Office of the Executive Secretariat

OGC The Office of the General Counsel

OHA Office of Health Affairs

OHSEC Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Coordination

OIE World Organization for Animal Health

OIG Office of the Inspector General 

OSTP Office of Science and Technology Policy 

OTR Office of Tribal Relations 

PDS Professional Development Staff 

POC point of contact 

PPD Policy and Program Development 

PPQ Plant Protection and Quarantine 

PSS Program Support Services

R-CALF USA Ranchers–Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of 

America

RD Rural Development 

RMA Risk Management Agency 

Quads Quadrilateral countries

S&T Science and Technology
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SMA Southwest Meat Association 

SPRS Surveillance, Preparedness, and Response Services

STAS Science, Technology, and Analysis Services

SUDIA Southeast United Dairy Industry Association

UEP United Egg Producers

UN United Nations

USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

USAHA U.S. Animal Health Association

USAID U.S. Agency for International Development 

USCA U.S. Cattlemen’s Association

USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture

USDEC U.S. Dairy Export Council 

USMEF U.S. Meat Export Federation 

USNORTHCOM U.S. Northern Command

USPOULTRY U.S. Poultry and Egg Association

USSA United Suffolk Sheep Association 

VAC vaccine antigen concentrate

VS Veterinary Services

WERC Writing, Editing, and Regulatory Coordination 

WHO World Health Organization 

WS Wildlife Services