Veterinary - NC Secure Pork Supply
What is the Secure Pork Supply Plan?
The goal of the Secure Pork Supply (SPS) Plan is to provide a workable business continuity plan for pork premises with no evidence of the FAD infection located in a regulatory Control Area and allied industries that is credible to Responsible Regulatory Officials. Continuity of business (COB) for the swine industry revolves around the ability to move animals located within a Control Area to slaughter and processing facilities and between production premises. Officials must balance the risks of allowing movement of animals to slaughter and processing facilities and between production premises against the risk of not allowing movement.
Participation is voluntary. Having the SPS Plan implemented prior to an FAD outbreak enhances coordination and communication between all stakeholders. It is intended to speed up a successful FAD response, and eventually enable the issuance of animal movement permits after the extent of the outbreak is understood. This will support COB for pork producers and allied industries who choose to participate.
The SPS Plan is the result of a multi-year collaborative effort by industry, state, federal, and academic representatives. Funding for its development was provided by USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the National Pork Board. The SPS Plan provides guidance only. In an actual outbreak, decisions will need to be made by the Responsible Regulatory Officials and the industry based on the unique characteristics of the outbreak.
The purpose of this document is to provide a succinct overview of the SPS Plan and related resources for industry stakeholders and Responsible Regulatory Officials. It facilitates pork industry preparedness for, and response to, an FMD, CSF, or ASF outbreak.
SPS Plan Overview
SPS Plan Overview Spanish Video
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How to Participate in North Carolina
In an effort to integrate the foundational elements of the national plan into North Carolina's disease response framework, NCDA&CS encourages producers to participate in the North Carolina Secure Pork Supply. As part of voluntary participation in the North Carolina Secure Pork Supply, it is required that the following items be completed:
- Premises ID Validation
- Biosecurity Assessment and Training
- Certified Sampler Training
- Electronic Movement Permit Training
- Attend a NC SPS Workshop
Producers should visit www.securepork.org to read about the National Secure Pork Supply Plan.