Securing Indiana's Pork Supply - Prevent Disease

Prevent Disease  

A foreign animal disease (FAD) is an animal disease not known to exist in the United States or its territories. These diseases have potential significant health and economic impacts on America's livestock industries. The following resources provide general information about these diseases.

• American Association of Swine Veterinarians: Foreign Animal Diseases

• USDA Swine Disease Information

• Swine Health Information Center: Swine Disease Matrix (list of endemic and foreign swine pathogens)

• FAD Training Videos (USDA, Veterinary Services)

ASF and other foreign diseases can be spread by people, vehicles, pests, and potentially feed ingredients. The following resources offer proactive steps for prevention.

• Foreign animal disease prevention resources (Pork Checkoff)

• Secure pork supply plan (securepork.org)

• Hosting international visitors

• Traveling abroad

Report Sick or Dead Feral Swine to USDA Wildlife Services
Contact Indiana's USDA Wildlife Services Biologist at: (855) 386-0370 or dfw@dnr.IN.gov

General Swine Information
Click here for more information on the movement, exhibition, and health of swine in Indiana.