The primary objective of this project is to continue to develop and implement a pilot african swine fever (ASF)-classical swine fever (CSF) monitored certification program modeled after the basic…

This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025) provides $300,000.00 to Iowa State University of Science and Technology to continue developing and implementing a pilot African Swine Fever (ASF) - Classical Swine Fever (CSF) monitored certification program. This initiative is modeled after the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) H5/H7 Avian Influenza monitored certification process for U.S. commercial poultry operations. The project aims to enhance disease surveillance, prevention, and response capabilities for these economically damaging swine diseases across agricultural sectors. The award is effective from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025.

The primary objective of this project is to continue to develop and implement a pilot african swine fever (ASF)-classical swine fever (CSF) monitored certification program modeled after the basic tenets of the national poultry improvement plan (npip) H5/H7 avian influenza monitored certification of US commercial poultry operations.