Education
Poultry Biosecurity Training Materials
This site offers educational materials (in English and Spanish) for the poultry industry to support implementation of biosecurity recommendations identified in the Checklist for Self-Assessment of Enhanced Poultry Biosecurity. The materials are arranged by checklist item. The materials can be downloaded, printed and used as is.
AI Education Campaign
As part of a national e-mail campaign, periodic messages about the prevention of Avian Influenza are sent directly to the farm. These messages provide helpful tips to poultry farmers to build awareness and provide education about biosecurity.
AI Education Campaign Espanol
As part of a national e-mail campaign, periodic messages about the prevention of Avian Influenza are sent directly to the farm. These messages provide helpful tips to poultry farmers to build awareness and provide education about biosecurity.
Webcast: October 16, 2015
Mortality Management Options During an Avian Influenza Outbreak
2:30 pm (eastern), 1:30 pm (central), 12:30 pm (mountain), 11:30 am (pacific)
What are some of the lessons learned about mortality management during the 2015 avian influenza outbreak? Three specialists that spent time in the field assisting with disposal efforts will summarize their experiences during this presentation.
The webcast will provide a current update of the outbreak and highlight mortality management options.
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What Poultry Growers Need to Know
A quick and easy primer for poultry growers on the symptoms of Avian Influenza and protective biosecurity steps to guard against infection. Includes photos of infected birds to help identify warning signs.
NCC Identifies Biosecurity Principles in Preparation for Fall Migration
In preparation for the potential reemergence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the fall as wild birds begin to migrate south from Canada, the National Chicken Council (NCC) has identified the top biosecurity principles for broiler and broiler-breeder producers.
Interactive Waterfowl Migration Map
The poultry and egg industry is bracing for a possible Avian Influenza outbreak with the upcoming waterfowl migration. In order to stay apprised of the migration in and through North America, the Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Migration Map can be a resourceful tool to use.