USDA drafts ducks, gamebirds for Poultry 2027 health surveillance
Published Date: 8/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is planning a new study in 2027 to learn more about upland gamebirds and ducks. This study will collect important info from poultry owners and farmers to help keep birds healthy. If you’re involved with these birds, get ready to share some data by October 5, 2026, and help shape the future of animal health!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Poultry Operations Face Brief Survey Burden
If you operate upland gamebird operations (chukars, pheasants, quail, Hungarian partridges, or guineas) with inventories of at least 500 head, or you represent a large duck company, APHIS may ask you to respond to the Poultry 2027 study. APHIS estimates 2,812 annual respondents, 4 responses per respondent (9,320 total responses), an average burden of 0.195 hours per response, and an estimated total annual burden of 1,816 hours; comments are due October 5, 2026.
Study Data Will Inform Animal Health Resources
You will get descriptive reports from NAHMS showing national and regional production measures, biosecurity practices, and preparedness for animal health emergencies (including highly pathogenic avian influenza). APHIS will disseminate these reports to producers, stakeholders, veterinarians, and others to help advance animal health, productivity, and marketability.
Participation Is Voluntary and Confidential
Participation in the NAHMS Poultry 2027 study is voluntary and APHIS states that all data collected will be confidential. Surveys will be administered with multiple response options (mail, web, telephone, electronic, or paper) and results will be used in aggregate reports.
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