SDAIB News

Salmonella and Avian Influenza

Live poultry can carry disease germs such as Salmonella and avian influenza that can be passed on to people. Safe handling practices are key to preventing illness in humans.
For more information on Salmonella and Avian Influenza: Healthy Families and Flocks

New World Screwworm

Report any suspected NWS cases to your State Animal Health Official or a USDA veterinarian!

• Pest Alert | New World Screwworm (also in Spanish.)
• Brochure | New World Screwworm: What You Need To Know (also in Spanish)
• Poster | Screwworm: A international Threat to Human and Animal Health

Secretary Rollins suspends live animal imports through ports of entry along southern border, effective May 11, 2025

• May 11, 2025 Press Release
• Phased Reopening of Southern Ports Announcement

Animal Disease Traceability

ANNOUNCEMENT from USDA on the Final 2024 Animal Disease Traceability rule effective November 5, 2024.

For more information on the ADT program, email traceability@usda.gov.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Livestock

• USDA APHIS Federal Order Requiring Testing for and Reporting of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Livestock April 24, 2024
• Owner Hauler Statement for Lactating Dairy Cow Transport to Slaughter
• USDA APHIS Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Detections in livestock
• SDAIB Memo to SD Licensed Veterinarians April 26, 2024
• SDSU ADRDL Guidance – Testing Dairy for HPAI Prior to Interstate Shipment April 25, 2024
• USDA APHIS Recommendations for HPAI in Livestock
• USDA APHIS HPAI Testing Recommendations