Animal Disease Traceability
Animal Disease Traceability is the ability to determine the path an animal took from its premise of origin to its final destination.
Traceability is important in the case of a disease outbreak or contamination of meat with a toxic agent. It is also important
since we are exporting more and more animal protein to foreign nations. Our trading partners want to know that the meat they
purchase from the U.S. is safe. Being able to demonstrate that we can trace the source of a disease or residue is very important
to them.
- ODAFF ADT Frequently Asked Questions
- Electronic Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (eCVI) Options
- USDA ADT Final Rule
- General Requirements by Species
- Summary of Requirements for Cattle
- Summary of Requirements for Swine
- Summary of Requirements for Sheep and Goats
- Summary of Requirements for Horses
- USDA ADT General Standards Booklet
- Official Eartag Criteria
- USDA ADT Questions and Answers Document