Disaster Response - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Listed below are resources that will help plan for and address HPAI should it affect farms in North Carolina.

• Comparison of Composting and Burial (Pros and Cons)

• NCDA&CS Information for Small Flock and Backyard Chicken Owners  http://www.ncagr.gov/avianflu/index.htm

• NCDA&CS Information for Commercial Operations  http://www.ncagr.gov/avianflu/industry.htm

• APHIS policies on HPAI response

• Emergency mass burial guidelines for HPAI

• Letter from Dr. Meckes about burial guidelines

• Powerpoint Presentation from August 20 and 21, 2015 Teleconferences

•  Field Notes Template - Excel

• Volume Calculator - Excel

• Cover Letter Template for Burial Plan

• NC NRCS Bulletin Avian Flu Info and Instructions

N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Veterinary Division Current Disease Alerts