Exhibit 8, 100416 Brazil FMD Risk Evaluation - R-Calf

Private coordination/contributions
Veterinary control and infrastructure in Brazil depend on close interaction between Federal and State
offices, but their functions are also supported strongly by producer groups. In fact, this interaction
with producers is defined by regulation and considered by Brazilian officials to be a significant
factor in controlling FMD. The private sector is strongly committed to general animal health
activities as well as disease eradication and traceability (identification) systems, and shows its
support by substantial financial contributions [6, 7, 10].
Professionals who work in the private sector are often invited to participate in lectures and technical
meetings with representatives of the official veterinary service. Private sector veterinarians can
register with MAPA and CIDASC to issue animal movement forms (Guia de Transito Animal, or
GTAs) for the movement of pigs and poultry, as each official veterinarian works in a limited number
of municipalities [4].
During the 2008 site visit the team observed strong interactions between CIDASC veterinarians,
production company (cooperative) veterinarians, and producers. The cooperative veterinarians
trained the producers in basic animal health and production, biosecurity, and disease recognition and
reporting requirements. The official veterinary services, in turn, trained the private veterinarians.
On most swine farms, farmers have been trained to diagnose common causes of death, such as
volvulus, by conducting their own necropsies, but appeared willing to contact their company
veterinarian if they detected something unknown or suspicious of a viral infection. Company
veterinarians are in turn required to contact the local CIDASC office upon suspicion of any
notifiable diseases [11].
Indemnity procedures
Brazil law requires indemnity. The main indemnity procedures are based on Law No. 569, passed
December 21, 1948, which establishes measures to safeguard public health or for the sanitary
protection of animals. The Federal government pays indemnity for (1) animals sacrificed due to the
presence of FMD or any other exotic disease, (2) all susceptible animals that have the disease, and
(3) all susceptible animals that have a history of contact with affected animals. The Federal
government provides money for payments; money also comes from private indemnity funds created
and administered by producers. Federal funds come from the national treasury and complement
indemnity funds administered by producers [12].
Whenever sick animals must be destroyed to safeguard public health, or there is destruction of rural
buildings or objects, the proprietor must receive financial compensation. Compensation is paid after
the situation is assessed in accordance with regulations of MAPA and the State government.
The producers’ private indemnity fund in various Brazilian States comes from fees paid by
producers and slaughter establishment officials for authorization to move and slaughter animals.
Santa Catarina has public and private funds for compensation during disease emergencies. During
the 2008 site visit, CIDASC reported a fund for animal health activities of 17,763,757 reales
(approximately $11 million.). Brazil’s laws require that records of the entire indemnity process be
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