Poultry farmers must pass biosecurity audit before restocking birds after highly pathogenic avian influenza detection and before receiving future indemnity payments.
As part of its ongoing efforts to stop the further spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and give farmers tools to help combat the disease, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced an interim final rule Dec. 30 that updates the conditions for poultry facilities to receive indemnity and compensation after testing positive for HPAI.
Based on evidence that strong biosecurity measures remain the most effective strategy to combat HPAI, APHIS will now require that farmers undergo a biosecurity audit before restocking their poultry after an HPAI detection and before receiving future indemnity payments. Read more