Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Emergency Response
Last Modified: May 22, 2025
The materials on this page are specific to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). You can use these tools and resources to prepare for and respond to an outbreak of this disease.
We also offer general materials that apply not only to HPAI, but other foreign animal pests and diseases as well. To view these materials, visit Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response.
HPAI Response and Policy Information
Learn more about our response to an HPAI outbreak.
- Sample Collection for Avian Influenza A and Newcastle Disease (403.92 KB)
- Surveillance of Backyard Flocks in a Control Area or Surveillance Zone (261.87 KB) (January 14, 2025)
- Surveillance Sampling for Commercial Premises in a Control Area or Surveillance Zone (288.35 KB) (January 14, 2025)
- Control Area Release (419.97 KB) (May 20, 2022)
- Timeline, Eligibility, and Approval for Restocking (March 21, 2025)
- Example Restocking Form (183.85 KB) (May 17, 2022)
- Post C&D Environmental Sampling Guide (November 25, 2022)
- Quick Response Card (76.03 KB)
- PPE Recommendations for HPAI Responders (240.96 KB) (April 25, 2015)
- Public Health Monitoring Plan for USDA/APHIS Responders to Detections of Avian Influenza Virus in Poultry (352.13 KB)
HPAI Resources
Find detailed resources concerning an HPAI outbreak.
Related Links
- Avian Influenza
- Carcass Management Dashboard
- Emergency Management Response System
- African Swine Fever Emergency Response
- Foot-and-Mouth Disease Emergency Response
- Virulent Newcastle Disease Emergency Response
- New World Screwworm Emergency Response
- National Veterinary Stockpile
- Veterinary Services Training and Exercise Program