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… and reduce egg prices, USDA is announcing the expansion of biosecurity assessments and audits available to commercial … avian influenza (HPAI) to directly support America’s farmers and ranchers. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health … Assessments – APHIS Wildlife Services will conduct on-farm assessments at facilities and provide recommendations …
Last Modified July 30, 2025
/news/agency-announcements/aphis-reminds-all-animal-caretakers-importance-biosecurity-protecting
… light of recent detections at captive wildlife facilities, biosecurity remains the best defense against HPAI for all … all animal caretakers of the critical importance of biosecurity in protecting animals from Highly Pathogenic … the importance of biosecurity for all animal facilities and farms. Biosecurity continues to be the best weapon against …
Last Modified July 30, 2025
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/program-update/usda-host-free-biosecurity-webinars-dairy-poultry-producers
… Contact: aphispress@usda.gov Learn How To Strengthen Biosecurity and Prevent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza … Agriculture (USDA) will offer two free webinars focused on biosecurity best practices to help prevent the introduction … Registration Secure Our Herds: Preventing Bird Flu on Dairy Farms Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern …
Last Modified January 20, 2026
/news/agency-announcements/aphis-announces-updates-indemnity-program-highly-pathogenic-avian
… spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and give farmers tools to help combat the disease, the U.S. … testing positive for HPAI. Based on evidence that strong biosecurity measures remain the most effective strategy to combat HPAI, APHIS will now require that farmers undergo a biosecurity audit before restocking their …
Last Modified July 30, 2025
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/federal-state-veterinary-agencies-share-update-hpai-detections-oregon
… are investigating positive cases of H5N1 in a backyard farming operation in Oregon that has a mix of poultry and … announced on Friday, Oct. 25, that poultry on this farm represented the first H5N1 detection in Crook County, … in the samples. USDA reminds all farmers that strong biosecurity is critical to eradicating this virus and to …
Last Modified January 14, 2026
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/aphis-reopens-comment-period-interim-final-rule-updating-indemnity
… days, until April 14, 2025. Based on evidence that strong biosecurity measures remain the most effective strategy to combat HPAI, the rule requires that farmers pass a biosecurity audit before restocking their poultry after an …
Last Modified January 14, 2026
/news/agency-announcements/usda-awards-222-million-farm-bill-funding-protect-animal-health
… outbreaks. USDA is awarding this funding through the 2018 Farm Bill’s National Animal Disease Preparedness and … also announcing an investment of an additional $900,000 in Farm Bill funds to replenish the national stockpile of … increase producer use of effective and practical biosecurity measures, educate livestock owners on preventing …
Last Modified July 30, 2025
/news/agency-announcements/aphis-action-promoting-safe-international-trade-expanding-market-american
… the domestic or international side, APHIS is here to help farmers around the world. In 2022, APHIS worked closely with congressional leaders, American potato farmers, and the Mexican government to allow for the export … for Animal Health. These reports include the cutting-edge biosecurity measures that APHIS has thoroughly researched, …
Last Modified July 30, 2025
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/livestock/enhance-biosecurity
… impacting cow health and milk production. Consistent biosecurity is your best defense. Simple changes in daily … bedding. Stop Germs From Spreading Only allow people on the farm who need to be there. Keep a record of all guests and provide disposable shoe covers to be worn while on the farm. Use only one entrance and exit for the farm. Spray …
Last Modified February 6, 2026
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-poultry/biosecurity-assessments
… When highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strikes a farm, the result is devastating. Biosecurity is the key to protecting your flock—and your … affected by HPAI APHIS Wildlife Services will conduct on-farm assessments to identify how wildlife could spread HPAI …
Last Modified February 2, 2026
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/swine/us-ship/working-groups/biosecurity
… Courtesy of the National Pork Board, Des Moines, Iowa Biosecurity working group members convene on core areas of … the risk of disease introduction onto our Nation’s swine farms. Endemic and foreign animal diseases may result in a … biosecurity is the first line of defense. Every U.S. swine farm would need to quickly scale up existing biosecurity to …
Last Modified December 27, 2025
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/cervid/biosecurity-emergency
… both natural and man-made, can pose a threat to your farmed cervids. The best way to protect your animals is … While cervids are certainly different than typical farm animals, many of the suggestions you will find below … booklet from the American Veterinary Medical Association. Biosecurity Biosecurity in this context is measures or …
Last Modified January 13, 2026
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/sheep-goat/biosecurity
… Biosecurity is a series of management practices designed to … existing on the premises. Below are topics related to biosecurity and APHIS Veterinary Services’ role in … links to other sources of information on biosecurity on the farm are included below. Expand All Collapse All Principles …
Last Modified December 24, 2025
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/laws-regs/farm-bill
… The listening sessions for the Farm Bill animal health programs have been rescheduled to … 9, 10, and 11 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time each day. The Farm Bill, a comprehensive piece of legislation, has … and others nationwide for projects that help them implement biosecurity measures, enhance their ability to quickly …
Last Modified December 4, 2025
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-strengthening-animal-health-programs-awarding-additional-farm-bill
… and training on the use of effective and practical biosecurity measures to protect domestic livestock; the … disease traceability capabilities; enhanced poultry health, biosecurity and flock management; methods to improve virus …
Last Modified January 25, 2026
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal-disease/swine/protect-pigs/youth-center/stay-smart-tips-general-biosecurity
… a new pig, keep it separated from animals already on the farm for at least 30 days and watch for signs of disease. If …
Last Modified January 11, 2026
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-builds-actions-protect-livestock-public-health-h5n1-avian-influenza
… where H5N1 is present, with the goal to better inform biosecurity and containment measures, as well as to inform state-led efforts to reduce risk to farm workers who may be in contact with animals infected … biosecurity measures, which are key for states and farmers to contain and eliminate H5N1 infections from their …
Last Modified January 25, 2026
/news/agency-announcements/usda-animal-plant-health-inspection-service-shares-update-h5n1-detection
… updates regarding the detection of HPAI H5N1 in a backyard farm operation in Crook County, Ore., as well as additional … about the agency’s proactive efforts to protect livestock, farms and communities from avian influenza. On Wed., … where H5N1 is present, with the goal to better inform biosecurity and containment measures, as well as to inform …
Last Modified July 30, 2025
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-announces-next-steps-effort-support-fight-against-avian-influenza
… avian influenza (HPAI) and directly support America’s farmers and ranchers. Funding is available, through a … of avian influenza for producers and to inform improved biosecurity and response strategies; Development of novel … and in humans, to ensure limited impact on American farmers. The notice of funding opportunity, including …
Last Modified January 25, 2026
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-confirms-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-dairy-herd-idaho
… pertaining to HPAI detections in livestock, as well as biosecurity information and other resources. Going forward, … cows is entering interstate commerce. Furthermore, on farms where HPAI has been confirmed, or is suspected, if … additional cases and minimize the impact and risk to farmers, farmworkers, consumers and other animals. Producers …
Last Modified July 30, 2025