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 PDFTwo-Stage Poultry Mortality Composting – Daily Management is Essential
View PDFThe 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 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) …
View PDFAnimal deaths are a regrettable but sometimes unavoidable part of livestock production. Once an animal dies, it is important to handle and dispose of the carcass in a way that reduces the potential for impacting the health of humans …
View PDFState regulations (Rules of the Department of Environment and Conservation, 1200-1-7) and most local ordinances allow on-farm burial of dead livestock without a permit if …
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Are You All In? … Special message from the Tennessee Poultry Association
Is Your Housekeeping ALL IN? … Special message from the Tennessee Poultry Association
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Find out if you are ALL IN with this Biosecurity Survey … Special message from the Tennessee Poultry Association
Are your workers, family ALL IN? Special message from the Tennessee Poultry Association
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