WHAT IS USDA DOING?
USDA continues to work to safeguard American agriculture from foreign animal diseases like FMD. As part of this effort, USDA s APHIS has certified more than 450 foreign animal disease diagnosticians located throughout the US to investigate every instance of potential foreign animal diseases. USDA is urging livestock owners and private veterinary practitioners to report any unusual animal health symptoms to their local agricultural officials. The emergency number for Illinois producers is 217-782-4944 or they may call USDA s APHIS information line at 800-601-9327. When an investigation is conducted, the location is placed under quarantine until laboratory tests confirm whether or not the condition is FMD. If an outbreak is detected in the U.S., federal statutes for FMD eradication allow officials to seize animals, products, buildings, production tools, contaminated feed and fodder, etc. Any item requiring destruction must be appraised and an indemnity program must be in place before the
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