USDA Approves Bird Flu Response Plan for U.S. Poultry Farms
Published Date: 7/14/2025
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Summary
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has decided how it will respond to bird flu outbreaks in U.S. poultry farms and territories. This plan affects farmers, workers, and communities by improving how outbreaks are handled to protect birds and people. The new approach is ready to roll out, aiming to keep poultry safe while managing costs and response times effectively.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Finalized Plan to Protect Birds and People
You may be a poultry farmer, a worker, or a community member: APHIS has issued a Record of Decision for a nationwide plan to respond to highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in U.S. poultry and U.S. territories. The plan is intended to improve how outbreaks are handled to protect birds and people and is ready to be rolled out.
New Approach to Manage Costs and Response Times
If you run or work on a poultry farm, APHIS says the new outbreak-response approach aims to manage response costs and improve response times during highly pathogenic avian influenza events. The agency has finalized the decision and the approach is ready to be implemented.
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