Diverse, knowledgeable speakers at 2022 Legislative Meetings

April 21, 2022

Michael S. Regan, EPA Administrator (invited) Michael Regan previously served in several leadership roles as the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), as Associate Vice President of U.S. Climate and Energy, …

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Science behind composting HPAI mortality

March 24, 2022

The need to depopulate a flock is the most difficult situation a farmer can face but is the best option to protect other healthy birds on the farm, and neighboring farms, from bird flu. Also …

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AEB and UEP crisis communications support

March 24, 2022

The AEB and UEP Crisis Communications Team is always available to assist our producers and state partners with any media issues, customer inquiries or other questions or concerns related to HPAI. Producers can help protect …

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HPAI and biosecurity dominate discussions at UEP meetings

February 3, 2022

Nearly 200 UEP and UEA members and industry stakeholders gathered in Atlanta for the UEP meetings last week. While the recent highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) detections and recommendations for heightened biosecurity were a focus …

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APHIS HPAI Resources

February 3, 2022

Dr. Fidel Hegngi Presentation “Global HPAI Update & Are We Ready?” Presented at UEP Meetings on January 24. Defend the Flock Resource Center – free resources from USDA and other experts, including growers, veterinarians, state …

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