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USPOULTRY Offers Biosecurity Program

With the recent avian influenza news announcements, USPOULTRY is making available its “Infectious Disease Risk Management: Practical Biosecurity Resources for Commercial Poultry Producers” program. The program was created to aid in developing more eff ective biosecurity practices and is designed to be use d as a program development tool for personnel training and teaching.

“ The avian influenza virus may be carried by migratory birds, and there is a growing incidence being identified along the North American continental flyways . The need to have an effective biosecurity program in place is essential and should be implemented immediately,” said Dr. Glisson, vice president of research programs for USPOULTRY

The biosecurity program was developed under the guidance of indus try and academia members . The program is interactive, very user - friendly and includes educational videos and content , including an introduction video. The program is a multi - purpos e, reference, employee training and teaching resource tool

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