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 PDFTennessee has been very pro-active with respect to its HPAI preparedness efforts and heightened biosecurity measures as follows …
View PDFThe 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 PDFPlease 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