National Programs

The National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan (U.S. SHIP), and the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Program are cooperative state-federal-industry initiatives designed to protect the health of U.S. livestock. These programs focus on disease surveillance, biosecurity, and certification to prevent, detect, and manage animal diseases.

Each program is species-specific—NPIP for poultry, U.S. SHIP for swine, and the CWD Program for cervids (deer and elk)—but they share common goals:

  • Ensuring the health of animal populations

  • Supporting safe movement of animals

  • Strengthening disease response readiness

  • Safeguarding animal health

Together, they form a critical part of the national framework for animal disease traceability, biosecurity, and animal health assurance. Learn more about each program: