The purpose of the FY26 cooperative agreement between oregon department of agriculture (ODA) and USDA is to advance animal disease traceability (ADT) goals ultimately leading to improvements in the…

The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded a Cooperative Agreement to the Oregon Department of Agriculture on April 1, 2026, for $143,259 under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025). The award funds animal disease traceability (ADT) activities in Oregon through March 31, 2027.

ODA will distribute official identification devices to accredited veterinarians, producers, livestock markets, and other stakeholders, targeting delivery of 90 percent of annual USDA tag allotments. The recipient will facilitate adoption of electronic official identification and records management by providing RFID and electronic ID and certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) management platforms at no or low cost to livestock producers, veterinarians, markets, and industry stakeholders, with all data made 100 percent digitally searchable. ODA will loan RFID readers and tablets/computers to accredited veterinarians and concentration points on a long-term basis.

ODA will conduct outreach to livestock industry stakeholders regarding ADT program resources and regulations through in-person and virtual meetings, phone conversations, facility visits, publications, videos, and meeting attendance. The recipient will participate in 100 percent of national priority trace exercises and address identified deficiencies, optimize traceability by sharing information through AHER and other electronic platforms according to ADT standards, and conduct compliance audits to identify and facilitate enforcement of non-compliance issues.

Performance occurs statewide in Oregon.

The purpose of the FY26 cooperative agreement between oregon department of agriculture (ODA) and USDA is to advance animal disease traceability (ADT) goals ultimately leading to improvements in the timely and efficient identification of animals infected or exposed to reportable animal diseases including zoonotic diseases, foreign animal diseases, and diseases of economic concern. To achieve the award objectives, ODA will: facilitate the use of official identification in livestock by providing official identification devices to accredited veterinarians, producers, livestock markets, and other stakeholders. ODA anticipates distributing 90% of the annual USDA tag allotments. Continuing to facilitate the adoption of electronic official identification and records management by providing rfid and electronic ID and CVI management platforms at no or low cost to livestock producers, accredited veterinarians, livestock markets and other livestock industry stakeholders. Making this 100% digitally searchable. In addition, rfid readers and tablets/computers will be loaned to accredited veterinarians and concentration points on a long-term basis. Provide outreach to livestock producers, accredited veterinarians, livestock markets and other livestock industry stakeholders regarding animal disease traceability program resources and regulations in multiple formats including in-person/virtual meetings, phone conversations, facility visits, handouts/publications, videos, and meeting attendance throughout the agreement year. Optimize animal traceability capabilities by parti cipating 100% of staff in national priority trace exercises and addressing any areas of concern identified during the exercises. Sharing information according to ADT program standards including the use of aher and other electronic platforms. Improve ADT regulatory compliance by conducting compliance audits and activities to identify potential non-compliance issues and facilitate appropriate enforcement actions, in cooperation with local aphis staff. At the end of the award period animal disease traceability, ODA expects: increased utilization by 90% of official identification device use for livestock in the state of oregon over the total tags allotment (100,000 rfid tags). Improved understanding among producers, veterinarians, and industry regarding ADT regulation and resources including the benefits of rfid and electronic ID and document management. Intend to increase awareness to additional new veterinarians and producers through quarterly communication and outreach activities. Expanded use of electronic identification among producers and livestock concentration facilities and subsequently improved efficiency and accuracy of ID management for veterinarians and producers using the technology. Demonstrated capability to conduct timely and efficient animal disease traces for animals moving interstate to or from oregon. Consistent identification and correction of potential ADT compliance issues ultimately leading to increased compliance with ADT regulation. Results will be documented in quarterly reports to the program manager. This award will benefit producers, accredited veterinarians, livestock markets and other livestock industry stakeholders in the state of oregon as well as other stakeholders involved in movement of livestock to or from the state of oregon. In addition, USDA, ODA, and other state animal health agencies will benefit from enhanced efficiency and speed of trace activities and information sharing. No subrecipients.