California Information
Animal Disease Traceability
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and State agencies in cooperation with producers are developing an Animal Disease Traceability Framework that will enhance existing animal health programs by enabling better tracing of the movements of any diseased or exposed animals. Although animal disease traceability does not prevent disease, knowing where diseased and at-risk animals are is indispensable during an emergency response and for ongoing disease programs.
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Protecting American animal agriculture by safeguarding animal
health is vital to the well being of all U. S. citizens. It promotes
human health; provides wholesome, reliable, and secure food resources;
mitigates national economic threats; and enhances a sustainable
environment. Essential to achieving this goal is an efficient and
effective animal traceability program.
If you have questions or comments you can contact CDFA's Animal Identification team by email at pais@cdfa.ca.gov.