These materials are divided into subject matter or type of material categories at the laboratory, and distributed to lead and supporting editors along with a decision label for each document. Under leadership of the lead editor for that domain area, review the material, select the appropriate documents to include in the infobase and identify missing materials that should be developed for the infobase. If you are aware of other appropriate documents that have not yet been provided, obtain these and evaluate for possible use. If a document is outside the expertise of the current editors, obtain outside reviewers to evaluate the material. Attempt to get a blend of documents from various regions, States and sources.
Some overlap is encouraged.
Attempt to cover specific needs that may be related to area of the country, climate, herd, flock or farm size, type of facilities, etc. Attach this written permission to the document. Lead editors should send all documents to the ADDS Center along with the label indicating the editors' decision regarding that document. The label identifies the subject matter category, document number, editor, date reviewed, and decision as to accepted or rejected. New materials have been solicited from the States at irregular intervals as a reminder, however authors should not wait to be asked.