Updated SMS Plan and Biosecurity Info!

SMS Plan for Continuity of Business

The Secure Milk Supply (SMS) Plan has continuity of business resources for dairy producers and industry partners in case foot and mouth disease (FMD) or a similar contagious disease infects U.S. livestock. One way to limit disease spread is to control the movement of animals and animal products. Producers can start preparing today using the guidance in the SMS Plan to:

• Develop contingency plans (pdf) for interrupted movement,
  • Encourage contingency plans for livestock haulers/transporters (pdf) you work with,
• Limit exposure to uninfected herds through enhanced biosecurity,
• Learn how to find early signs of disease,
• Request a movement permit from State Officials for raw milk (if required) and healthy animals going to harvest or another premises, and
• Continue to supply safe and wholesome milk to consumers.

FMD is not a public health or food safety concern. Milk, dairy products, and meat will still be safe to consume.