Animal Health Safeguarding Review

In the fall of 2000, APHIS entered into a cooperative agreement with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) to conduct a review of the Animal Health Safeguarding system. The review assessed the performance and efficacy of the infrastructure, activities, procedures, policies, partnerships, and authorities that comprise the existing safeguarding system. NASDA's final report was delivered to USDA officials in November 2001.

APHIS has formed seven Issue Groups to develop Action Plans to address the issues raised in the NASDA review. As Action Plans are approved by the Veterinary Services Management Team, they are made available via this website for public comment. Progress achieved in implementing the Review is reported monthly.

Implementing the Safeguarding Review