Colorado Livestock Security System (CLSS)
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The Colorado Department of Agriculture is dedicated to protecting and strengthening this state's agriculture industry and livestock plays a vital role in that effort. Animal health emergencies not only affect Colorado's livestock industry, but could cripple our state's economy.
CDA is developing a system to protect livestock in the event of an emergency. That means whether there's a blizzard, flood, disease, or fire, the Department can be prepared to protect your investment.
I encourage livestock owners to support CLSS because in the face of a global market, livestock producers must be vigilant in protecting their livestock.
John R. Stulp Commissioner of Agriculture |
CLSS is the Key to Protecting, Maintaining and Securing Colorado'sLivestock Industry.
The Colorado Livestock Security System (CLSS) is comprised of eight components:
1. Information Assurance Program
With the collection of data comes an increased need to secure, protect, ensure, and deliver confidential information services and technologies related to the agricultural industry.
Information Assurance can be defined as
a)"the securing and protection of systems and sensitive information in storage, processing, or transit," and
b) "preventing unauthorized access, handling, release or modifications of information."
The Division of Animal Industry is responsible for animal health and disease control activities in Colorado.
The primary responsibility of CDA's Brands Division is to protect the livestock industry from loss by theft, illegal butchering or straying of livestock through mandatory inspection in Colorado.
Diagnostic laboratories provide timely, accurate and pertinent testing services and educational outreach to the agricultural industry.
The National Response Framework/Plan establishes a comprehensive all-hazards approach to enhance the ability of the United States to manage domestic incidents.
6. National Animal Identification System (NAIS)
Today's global market and the mobility of livestock instate and out-of-state dictate a critical need for quick and accurate traceability of livestock movements.
The ultimate long-term goal of NAIS is a nationwide 48-hour traceback, which will limit the scope of any foreign or domestic animal disease concern and ensure it is contained and eradicated as quickly as possible.
7. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
This process utilizes a collection of computer hardware, software, and geographic data that will capture, manage, analyze, and display geographic locations to aid in emergency response.
8. Mobile Computing Technologies
Electronic information collection and data-sharing is vital to efficient and timely traceability efforts. First responders must have the ability to communicate electronically with animal health officials.