The purpose of this agreement is for the indiana state poultry association to conduct national surveillance and response for avian h ealth activities

The activities for this agreement include: conducting active surveillance sampling for AI in npip flocks; conduct active surveillance sampling for AI in live bird marketing system sectors, small flocks, fairs, shows, auctions, and backyard/hobby flocks; conduct passive surveillance sampling for AI in commercial poultry, upland game birds, lbms sectors, and/or backyard/hobby flocks in response to sick bird calls and reported poultry mortalities; conduct npip biosecurity audits; support data entry and recordkeeping for npip; conduct diagnostic testing for AI and other significant avian diseases on the targeted surveillance samples; provide education on biosecurity and disease prevention, especially to high risk flock owners; provide personnel with opportunities for training; and detect and contain high consequence animal diseases including program diseases, as quickly as possible. The expected outcomes are to meet the needs for surveillance, preparedness, response, and outreach necessary to protect the american poultry industry, which includes to: 1) quickly diagnose, control, and prevent the spread of all H5 and H7 avian influenza (AI) subtypes; 2) improve biosecurity, sanitation, and disease control in commercial poultry, live bird marketing system (lbms) and high-risk poultry sectors; and 3) minimize the effects of AI on the U.S. Lbms and commercial poultry industry. Intended beneficiaries: this agreement benefits the commercial poultry industry, and backyard and hobby producers by preventing and control of the spread of animal diseases and reduce economic loss and impact in the event of a disease outbreak or occurrence.