Useful Links for Surveillance Scheme Design

Last Modified: January 13, 2026

Response

Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response (FAD PReP) Materials and References

Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response (FAD PReP) is the United States' comprehensive preparedness and response strategy for FAD threats.
Emergency Management and Response System (EMRS)

The Emergency Management Response System 2.0 (EMRS2) is a web-based application used for the reporting of routine investigations of foreign animal diseases (FADs), surveillance and control programs, State-specific disease outbreaks, and national animal health emergency responses (all-hazards). 
National Preparedness and Incident Coordination

National Preparedness and Incident Coordination develops strategies, policies, tools, and resources to prepare for and respond to animal disease outbreaks.

Laboratory

National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) Lab Information and Services

APHIS laboratory services are provided by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, IA, and Orient Point (Plum Island), NY.
National Animal Health Laboratory Network

The National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) is a network of animal disease diagnostic laboratories that provides ongoing disease surveillance, responds quickly to disease events, communicates diagnostic outcomes to decision makers, and has the capability and capacity to meet diagnostic needs during animal disease outbreaks.

World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH)

Links to the health codes for both terrestrial and aquatic animals, and manuals for diagnostic tests and vaccines for both terrestrial and aquatic animals. Surveillance chapters can be found in the Health Code documents.

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WOAH Codes and Manuals

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