The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that it is reopening the public comment period on an interim final rule updating the conditions for poultry facilities to receive indemnity and compensation after testing positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Comments will be accepted for 30 days, until April 14, 2025.
Based on evidence that strong biosecurity measures remain the most effective strategy to combat HPAI, the rule requires that farmers pass a biosecurity audit before restocking their poultry after an HPAI detection and before receiving future indemnity payments. Read more