Order of the TN State Veterinarian
Order of the TN State Veterinarian for live bird & egg movement, Aug. 1, 2015 …
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USDA – Protect Your Birds from AI
USDA – Protect Your Birds from AI
Avian influenza (AI), or “bird flu,” is a virus that infects domestic poultry, such as chickens, turkeys, quail, and geese, and wild birds such as shorebirds and waterfowl …
View PDFUSDA HPAI Response Plan – The Redbook
USDA HPAI Response Plan – The Redbook
Between December 2014 and June 2015, the United States experienced its worst highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak—and most serious animal health disease incident—in history. This version of the USDA APHIS HPAI Response Plan: The Red Book (Draft August 2015) reflects the knowledge and lessons learned during this event …
View PDFUSDA – Fall 2015 HPAI Preparedness & Response Plan
USDA – Fall 2015 HPAI Preparedness & Response Plan
Since it was first identified in the United States in December 2014 in the Pacific Northwest, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in commercial and backyard poultry flocks, wild birds, or captive wild birds in 21 States.
View PDFWhat is TN doing for HPAI preparedness? – Oct. 23, 2016 update
What is TN doing for HPAI preparedness? – Oct. 23, 2016 update
Tennessee has been very pro-active with respect to its HPAI preparedness efforts and heightened biosecurity measures as follows …
View PDFTN HPAI Response Plan – Aug. 24, 2015 DRAFT
TN HPAI Response Plan – Aug. 24, 2015 DRAFT
The purpose of this document is to describe the basic response procedures for addressing the potential or actual presence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) in poultry in the state of Tennessee.
View PDFUSDA – Ventilation Shutdown Evidence & Policy, Sept. 18, 2015
USDA – Ventilation Shutdown Evidence & Policy, Sept. 18, 2015
Please note: This evidence and policy may be revised as the situation develops or more information is available. Rapid stamping-out is needed to prevent continued virus shedding and further amplification of HPAI.
View PDFPoultry Mortality Composting – Univ. of Arkansas
Poultry Mortality Composting – Univ. of Arkansas
Two-Stage Poultry Mortality Composting – Daily Management is Essential
View PDFIn-House Composting – Delmarva’s Experience
In-House Composting – Delmarva’s Experience
The importance of having effective and pre-approved carcass disposal options became apparent during the 2002 outbreak of Low Pathogenic H7N2 Avian Influenza (AI) in Virginia. To prepare for a possible AI outbreak on Delmarva …
View PDFComposting for AI Virus Elimination – technical paper
Composting for AI Virus Elimination – technical paper
Composting is the natural degradation of organic resources (such as poultry carcasses) by microorganisms. Research in Maryland, Delaware, and North Carolina indicates that composting is effective in killing a variety of diseases including avian influenza (AI) …
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