Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia Prevention and Control

Information about how to prevent and control further spread of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia.

USDA Animal Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) prohibits imports of live cattle from countries where CBPP exists. In addition, USDA works closely with U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) inspectors stationed at U.S. ports of entry to ensure that import restrictions are enforced. These measures are designed to prevent the accidental introduction of a carrier or infected animal and are described in further detail below.

The following disease–fighting measures have been used against CBPP:

• On–farm quarantine of suspicious and contact animals
• Slaughter of infected and exposed/contact cattle with proper disposal of animals and contaminated material
• Extensive cleaning and disinfection of the infected premises, equipment, and facilities
• Restrictions on the movement of all livestock in the affected area
• Vaccination (only in countries with endemic CBPP)