COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Businesses, available through the Department of Health and Environmental Control
COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) in animals, visit the American Veterinary Medical Association
Animals that cannot be moved to market as a result of processing plant closures, visit the US Department of Agriculture's Livestock Coordination Center
Agricultural business requiring personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, gowns, etc.), please complete this form with the SC COVID Emergency Supply Collaborative for assistance obtaining necessary items, or contact your local Emergency Manager
COVID-19 health and testing information, visit the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control
Guidance for farms, prepare and respond to a positive COVID-19 case
If you are a farmer who is experiencing stress, please visit SC Farm Bureau's AgriWellness page for more resources
SC producers seeking financial and supportive resources and information, please visit https://agriculture.sc.gov/coronavirus/

Our Role in Emergency Preparedness and Response

Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health (CULPH) has multiple emergency preparedness and response roles within South Carolina that are defined by legal authority or mandated responsibilities. As the state animal health regulatory agency, CULPH assists in the prevention of animal diseases that threaten South Carolina’s livestock, poultry, and public health. There are numerous diseases of concern that only affect animals, but several are also considered zoonotic diseases (e.g. tuberculosis), which are diseases that can also affect people and may threaten public health.

During governor-declared emergencies, CULPH works collaboratively with other state agencies to implement and coordinate the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan. The state’s Emergency Operations Plan encompasses a range of natural (e.g. hurricanes and pandemics) and technological/man-made (e.g. radiological accident) disaster incidents. CULPH leads and coordinates the state’s disaster response activities related to agriculture and animals (Emergency Support Function 17), which ensures coordination of statewide resources needed to support the citizens of South Carolina and protect the state’s agricultural assets.

Quick Links

SC Emergency Management Division

SC Emergency Operations Plan

SC Emergency Animal Sheltering Annex

US Department of Agriculture Hurricane Support

SC Farm Bureau AgriWellness

SC Horsemen's Council

Emergency Sheltering Information

National Alliance of State Animal and Agricultural Emergency Programs

Public Service and Agriculture Emergency Resources

Business Continuity for Milk Producers

FEMA Pet Emergency Planning