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NAHLN- A State and Federal Partnership to Safeguard Animal Health
NAHLN Update
Barbara Martin and Elizabeth LautnerU.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceVeterinary Services
National Veterinary Services Laboratories
Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Animal HealthJuly 22, 2011
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Previously covered NAHLN background and capabilities
Update on 2011 Activities
Budget Impacts
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Presentation Overview
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Brief History of NAHLNMission and Purposes of NAHLNPartnershipFounding principlesStructure and laboratory
designationsCurrent capabilities and
their application
The National Animal Health Laboratory Network
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NAHLN Methods Technical Working Group
Standardized, rapid diagnostic techniques• AI, END, BSE, CWD, FMD, CSF, PRV, SIV, Scrapie, VS
Secure communications and reporting system via NAHLN IT System
Train the trainer program
Quality standards and proficiency testing program
Laboratory review and approval process
Current Capabilities
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Update on 2011
Activities
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2011 Quality Management System Trainings QMS training
• Developed in partnership with AAVLD Accreditation Committee• Modified from August 2010 initial delivery• Interactive learning environment• AAVLD, ISO 17025/ OIE standard
o Document control, records, internal auditing, management review, corrective actions, root cause analysis
• Wet lab – application of skills
Development of QMS distance learning modules Initial module developed National and international feedback
Collaborative training with PPQ’s National Plant Disease Network– April 2011
• 26 participants
Collaborative training with International Services– August 2011• 10 participants from NAHLN laboratories• 16 expected participants from 5 foreign countries (Kazakhstan,
Ukraine, Russia, Kenya, and Tanzania)
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Diagnostic DevelopmentNVSL/FADDL and NAHLN
Completed Negative Cohorts for FMD, ASF, Rinderpest– April 2011• 11 NAHLN labs participated• ~ 6000 FMD, 1100 ASF and 1350 RP samples tested• Assay validation, result sharing and communication protocols
Current projects:• Collaboration between with NVSL, DHS, FAZD, NAHLN labs:
o RT-PCR for FMD in milko Optimization of RNA extractiono Negative cohort
o FMD Penside test o Negative cohort
• Collaboration between NVSL, DHS and NAHLN labs:• Deployment of FMD Serology to NAHLN labs
• Negative cohort • Negative cohorts for Lumpy Skin Disease and Contagious Bovine Pleuopneumonia
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Secure Communication and Reporting SystemLaboratory Capacity Estimation Program
Collaboration between NAHLN/FAZD/AAVLD Software tool for evaluating/monitoring NAHLN capacity
• Provide daily testing and surge capacities for individual and
overall NAHLN diagnostic testing• Prioritize resources• Manage a large number of diagnostic tests simultaneously
Currently in pilot phase in 11 NAHLN labs Upcoming NAHLN-wide release mid-August 2011 Applicability for other networks
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Secure Communications and Reporting SystemNAHLN Portal
Modules in development• Secure mechanism to electronically comment on and release SOPs • Laboratory directory including information on physical space, personnel and
equipment• Mechanism to monitor assay performance• Mechanism to submit and receive PT results• Mechanism to train others in the validation process• Work Group and collaboration space to post documents and schedule
meetings and calls • Mechanism to schedule meetings and training
Currently in pilot phase User acceptance testing by NAHLN labs in Fall 2011
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Scenario TestingFMD Tabletop Exercise Series
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Inspired by the 2007 HPAI Exercise Series 5 part series
• VS Policy-level workshop• 16 table top exercises• NVSL table top exercises• Follow-up policy exercise• Overall report to be released Fall 2011
CONOPS – DHS - FAZD
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NAHLN Coordinating Council
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Established 2009 with State and Federal representation Regular meetings
Face to face as possible and monthly conference calls Currently reviewing possible options for enhanced laboratory
network structures as well as the NAHLN strategic plan Will obtain input from state, Federal and industry
stakeholders prior to finalization
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NAHLN Budget
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NAHLN Budget FY10
NIFA $4.4M/year through Food and Ag Defense Initiative Funding supports NAHLN lab infrastructure
• 12 Core and 16 Member labs• Personnel – technical, QA, and IT as well as equipment
APHIS $6.5 M/year through AHMS and Vet Diagnostics Funding supports laboratory review process, personnel, IT
infrastructure, training, surveillance, reference materials, proficiency testing, maintenance of equipment, and infrastructure support of QMS and IT systems in 12 Member labs
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NAHLN Budget FY 11
NIFA funding• 39% cut to FADI• Spread evenly across labs
APHIS funding• $6.5 M
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NAHLN Budget FY 12
NIFA funding• House of Representatives zeroed out FADI• AAVLD, AVMA, and AAVMC worked together
• Amendment to restore $4.4 M to Integrated Programs• Senate to address agriculture appropriations
APHIS funding• CWD program funding• Wild bird avian influenza surveillance reduction
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Conclusions
Partnerships are key to the success of NAHLN Numerous NAHLN accomplishments in 2011 Upcoming activities for 2012 to continue to
increase preparedness and functionality of network
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Questions/Discussion?
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NAHLN Information Brochure and Information Cards Posters Website:http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/nahln Contact information:
E-mail [email protected] or phone 515-337-7731
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