Several states are working with their producers and packing plant personnel to apply the National SSWS Plan to the uniqueness of their sheep industry. Some States are reviewing SSWS enhanced biosecurity plans for producers. Available state contact information is provided below. Is your state engaging producers and would like to be listed? Contact us
The Arizona Department of Agriculture works with sheep producers interested in submitting SSWS Plans for review.
Contact:
- Dr. Sarah Bailey, Assistant State Veterinarian/Emergency Coordinator, Cell 602-329-8377; sbailey@azda.gov
Contact:
- Dr. Kavishti Kokaram, Supervising Veterinarian, Disease Surveillance and Mitigation Section, California Department of Food and Agriculture, 916-764-8684; kavishti.kokaram@cdfa.ca.gov
- Robert Lalum, Senior Environmental Scientist, California Department of Food and Agriculture, 916-216-4528; robert.lalum@cdfa.ca.gov
The Colorado Department of Agriculture works with sheep producers interested in submitting SSWS Plans for review.
Contact:
- Becky Hoffman, Animal Incident Management Specialist, Colorado Dept. of Agriculture; 303-870-5494; becky.hoffman@state.co.us
Contact:
- Dr. Anne Borkowski, Idaho State Department of Agriculture, 208-329-6176; anne.borkowski@isda.idaho.gov
Kansas Implementation of the SBS Plan (link to website)
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is working with sheep producers through outreach workshops and biosecurity plan development to increase awareness of Kansas’ approach to animal movement in an FMD outbreak.
Project Contact:
- Kelly Halbleib, Animal Health Planner, Kansas Department of Agriculture, (o) 785-564-6608, Kelly.Halbleib@ks.gov
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture works with sheep producers interested in submitting SSWS Plans for review.
Contact:
- David Weinand, Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture; 651-201-6646; David.Weinand@state.mn.us
Contact:
- Will Derkum, Animal Health Officer/ Secure Food Supply Lead, Missouri Department of Agriculture; 573-616-8703, william.derkum@mda.mo.gov
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is working with producers to implement and review Secure Food Supply Plans in collaboration with the New York State Cattle Health Assurance Program (NYSCHAP) and accredited veterinarians.
Contact:
- Eireann Collins, DVM, Emergency Programs Coordinator, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets; 518-487-3502; Eireann.collins@agriculture.ny.gov
- More information about NYSCHAP available at: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/animal-health-diagnostic-center/programs/nyschap
Contact:
- Austyn Fuss, APO, Administrative Programs Officer, ODAFF Animal Industry Services, 405-522-6138; austyn.fuss@ag.ok.gov
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is working with producers to implement and review Secure Food Supply Plans in collaboration with accredited veterinarians.
Contact:
- Dr. Jamie Umber, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Program; 503-986-4680; securefood@oda.oregon.gov
- More information is available at Oregon’s Secure Food Supply Participation page.
Project Contacts:
- Dr. Patty Scharko, DVM, MPH, Ruminant Director/ Extension Veterinarian, Clemson University; 803-726-7803; pschark@clemson.edu
Texas Animal Health Commission Secure Food Supply Program
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) aims to help the industry mitigate the risk of foreign animal diseases, maintain business continuity through enhanced biosecurity plans and encourage safe and secure animal agriculture practices to maintain productivity and marketability.
Project Contacts:
- Dwayne Easley, 936-240-0257; Dwayne.Easley@tahc.texas.gov
- Holli Tietjen, 512-636-0882;holli.tietjen@tahc.texas.gov
- Chance Williamson, Program Specialist, Texas Animal Health Commission; 512-217-6202; chance.williamson@tahc.texas.gov
Contact:
- Bruce W. Hutton, DVM, Secure Food Supply Coordinator, Washington State Department of Agriculture; Bruce.Hutton@agr.wa.gov
Contact:
- Kurt Grajkowski, Emergency Services Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, 608-640-7556; kurte.grajkowski@wisconsin.gov
The Wyoming Livestock Board will work with interested producers to develop Secure Sheep and Wool Supply Plans.
Contact:
- Dr. Rose Digianantonio, Wyoming Assistant State Veterinarian, Wyoming Livestock Board, 307-256-0952; rose.digianantonio@wyo.gov