Update on the Highly-Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak of 2014-2015

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communicable diseases.

Pneumonia.

Poultry industry.

Veterinary medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2015

Summary:

Provides background on highly-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak in U.S. poultry industry, and reviews HPAI containment efforts, USDA response funding, and economic impact of the outbreak. Assesses trade implications and issues related to preparation for another potential HPAI outbreak, including poultry vaccination and improved biosecurity practices, timely depopulation and disposal of infected birds, calculation of indemnity payments to producers for lost animals, and communication with poultry producers

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division. Update on the Highly-Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak of 2014-2015

Publisher Number:

CRS-2015-RSI-0389

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