In the name of security Phase III (surveillance) of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) marches forward with the introduction of CASHN, another one of models that will develop “partnerships” to target the non-commercial poultry owner.

A County Animal Security and Health Network (CASHN) for Early Detection/Rapid Response to Foreign and Zoonotic Animal Diseases

National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense

Texas A&M University – University of California at Davis – University of Southern California – University of Texas Medical Branch

Principal Investigators: Tom A. Vestal PhD.a

Shannon H. Degenhart PhD.a

Texas AgriLife Extension System, The Texas A&M University Systema

Table of Contents

1. The County Animal Security & Health Network (CASHN) Concept……………………………..1

2. The County Animal Security & Health Network Model.………………………………………………2

Figure: Model of County Animal Security & Health Network……………………………3

3. CASHN Project Plan………………………………………………………………………………………………..4

Phase 1: CASHN Leadership Development for State and County Personnel………..4

Phase 2: CASHN Feed Retailer Recruitment……………………………………………………4

Phase 3: CASHN Pilot Test……………………………………………………………………………4

Phase 4: CASHN Evaluation and Reporting…………………………………………………….4

Figure: Chart of CASHN Project Plan……………………………………………………………..5

Subject: 1890 and 1994 Cooperative Extension Program led pilot test of a County Animal Security and Health Network (CASHN) concept developed by the National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense (FAZD) to protect the U.S. agriculture and food infrastructure by connecting non-commercial livestock and poultry owners with veterinary information for early detection and rapid response. Non-commercial is defined as hobby, “backyard,” and small-enterprise animal owners. Continue reading →