The Tripartite FMD Test Exercise An Industry Perspective

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The Tripartite FMD Test Exercise- An Industry
Perspective

• Ken Olson, Ph.D.
• Dairy Animal Health Specialist

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The Exercise

• Participated in
• Table Top - Guadalajara - June, 2000
• Functional - Riverdale -November, 2000

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Positive Aspects

• Inclusion of industry in all aspects of the
  exercise
• Interaction with Canada and Mexico in all phases
  of the exercise
• Use of the temporary EOC during the exercise
• Teamwork that developed among all partners

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Needs Identified

• Review/update of Red Book
• Species specific issues
• Operating procedures
• Compensation Issues
• Upgrades on information for databases
• Wider access to databases
• Adequate facilities at EOC for industry

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APHIS - Industry Communicators

• Need for cooperation between APHIS and industry
  communications staff
• Introductory conference call was held
• Agreement to expand contact

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US-Canada Industry Communication

• Conference calls during functional exercise
• Follow-up call after the exercise
• Concerns were similar
• Agreement on need for regular calls in an actual
  emergency

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Concerns

• Industry has limited staff devoted to the issue

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Tripartite Exercise - Industry Perspectives

• Beth Lautner, D.V.M., M.S.
• Vice President, Science and Technology
• National Pork Producers Council

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Swine Health Committee Participation

• Conference Call - Wednesday, Nov. 8
• Provided Background on Exercise and Vaccine
  Decision Tree/Matrix
• Vaccination Issues
• What is the Policy on Compensation for Vaccinated
  Animals Not Depopulated for a Period of Time?
• Who Owns Vaccinated Animals? Who is Responsible
  for Their Care? Will Producers Be Able to Pay
  for Feed and Labor?
• What is the Compensation for Downtime?
• What is the Basis for Vaccine Model Assumptions?
• Does USDA Have Authority to Mandate Vaccination
  and Depopulation of Vaccinates?

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Swine Health Committee Participation

• Pre-emptive Slaughter
• Producer Education Will Be Very Important
• Education Prior to Outbreak
• Authority?
• Movement Controls
• Question State Basis vs. Disease Control
• Entire State of Texas But Infected Herds May Be
  Closer to Other States

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Trade Issues

• Decision Process to Stop Exports
• Understanding of Regulatory Process in Other
  Countries to Re-Open Markets
• Surveillance to Create Free Zones With
  Recognition by Trading Partners
• Case-by-Case vs. Zone Recognition
• Trade SWAT Team
• Import-Export
• International Services
• Foreign Agricultural Service
• Food Safety and Inspection Service