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VT Directive 6020.1 Rev 1 ENHANCED INSPECTION OF POULTRY IN RESPONSE TO A NOTIFICATION OF A HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA OUTBREAK

For use beginning 12/01/2016
This directive instructs inspection program personnel (IPP) at official poultry slaughter establishments on how to conduct enhanced inspection for domestic poultry in the event of a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak or an agro terrorism incident that involves HPAI viruses. This directive updates FSIS Directive 6020.1, Enhanced Inspection of Poultry Related to a Notification of a HPAI Outbreak by FSIS, 11/20/09, in regard to current notification procedures and enhanced inspection documentation. This update also reiterates hygiene and biosecurity practices.
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