APHIS/USDA HPAI FAD PReP Updates

 

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In the land of government agencies, the convoluted acronym is king.  And at the USDA,  FAD PReP stands for Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Plan.   While currently invoked for HPAI H5, FAD PReP is designed to deal with a variety of imported animal diseases, including:

• Foot-and-Mouth Disease
• Classical Swine Fever
• Newcastle Disease
• African Swine Fever

All summer the USDA and APHIS, along with their partners, have been churning out guidance for the expected return of avian flu this fall and winter.  Everything from biosecurity advice, to carcass disposal, to the handling of reimbursements for culled flocks.

A week ago we looked at APHIS: Preparatory Steps For Stockpiling & Using An HPAI H5 Vaccine, and in July we saw an Updated HPAI Epidemiology Report from APHIS.  Prior to that, we looked at biosecurity advice in HPAI: Battening Down The Biosecurity Hatches.

 

While interested parties can always access the most recent updates on the USDA/APHIS HPAI Website, I’ve listed some of the recently updated documents below:

 

FAD PReP Materials and References

Last Modified: Aug 21, 2015

 

HPAI Response & Policy Information: 2014-2015 Outbreak

Note on August 19, 2015: These materials are currently under review, update, and re-posting. Some materials may be briefly removed while new versions are posted. Thanks for your patience!

Initial Response

• First HPAI Confirmation in a New State
• Appraisal and Indemnity Procedures (Aug 19, 2015)

Critical Response Activities

• Surveillance Activities around HPAI Infected Backyard Flocks
• Surveillance Sampling for Commercial Premises in Control Area (Aug 21, 2015)
• HPAI Zones and Premises (Aug 19, 2015)
• Movement Control (Aug 19, 2015)
• Contact Premises

Recovery and Restocking

• Control Area Release
• Timeline, Eligibility, and Approval for Restocking (Aug 19, 2015)
• Post C&D Environmental Sampling Guide (Aug 19, 2015)

Health & Safety Information

• Quick Response Card
• PPE Recommendations for HPAI Responders
• Responder Health Alert--Influenza Like Illness

For More Information on HPAI & Response

• General Resources and Information (Aug 19, 2015)
• H5/H7 Avian Influenza Case Definition

 

 

You can also read two in-depth PDF files regarding recent meetings and conferences on Avian Flu in:

 

• International Conference on Avian Influenza
• Fall Planning Workshop