Resources and Information Regarding Coronavirus and COVID-19

Resources and Information Regarding COVID-19

Below is a listing of information and resources related to COVID-19. This list will be updated and refreshed as relevant information is released.

Pet Food Institute Resources

• COVID-19 and Pet Food Q&A (March 30, 2020)
• Pet Food Institute (PFI) Statement on COVID-19 and Pet Health (March 20, 2020)

Additional Materials and Messages

Resources for the Pet Industry 

Federal

• Briefing for Animal Food Stakeholders: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (March 31, 2020)
• Federal Guidance on Essential Businesses: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Guidance (March 28, 2020)

State

• State and Jurisdiction Essential Designations for Pet Businesses (Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, continuously updated)
• State-by-State Response Overview (National Governors Association, continuously updated)
• Open Letter to Federal, State & Local Government Officials Regarding Pets and COVID-19 Precautions (April 3, 2020)

Pet Health Resources

• American Veterinary Medical Association
• World Small Animal Veterinary Association

Coalition Letters & Communications 

• Multi-Industry: Supporting Uniform Definition of ‘Critical Infrastructure’ (March 25, 2020)
• Transportation: In Support of the Transport of Agricultural Commodities, Including Animal Food and Ingredients (March 25, 2020)
• Food and Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing: Letter to Federal, State and Local Leaders on Manufacturing During COVID-19 (March 18, 2020)
• Agricultural Supply Chain & Retailers: Letter in Support of Continued Operations for Agricultural Supply Chain & Retailers (March 19, 2020)
• Transportation: American Trucking Associations’ State Status Detail (continuously updated)
• Retail: Letter Regarding Economic Stimulus Packages (March 23, 2020)