Transcript Premise Identification and Biosecurity Morgan Farnell, Ph

Premise Identification
and Biosecurity
Morgan Farnell, Ph.D.
Texas A&M Poultry Science Department
March 24, 2006
Introduction
► House
Bill 2328 authorizes the Texas Animal
Health Commission (TAHC) to register
domestic and exotic fowl sellers, distributors
or transports who do not participate in a
disease surveillance program recognized by
the TAHC.
► The
TAHC has the authority to eradicate or
control animal diseases.
Purpose
► The
primary purpose of the program is to protect
Texas agriculture.
► Large
numbers of animals are kept and sold in
close quarters presenting a disease risk.
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will ensure that fowl being sold or transported
throughout the state do not pose a disease risk.
► It
will also serve as a disease surveillance and
monitoring system.
Purpose
► Targets
individuals involved in selling birds
► Not
meant to be a hardship on the individual
► Not
a money making venture
► Fees
set as low as possible to recoup costs of
administering the program
► Necessary
to prevent and control the spread of
costly and deadly diseases
Reasons for Being
► Viral
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Pathogens
Avian Influenza
Exotic Newcastle Disease
Infectious Laryngotracheitis
Duck Plague
Avian Encephalitis
Paramyxovirus
Reasons for Being
► Bacterial
Pathogens
 Salmonellosis (Pullorum, Fowl Typhoid)
 Avian Tuberculosis
 Ornithosis
► Other
► These
foreign diseases not native to Texas
diseases must be reported to the
TAHC as soon as possible
Reasons for Concern
► U.S.
/ Mexico Border
 Fighting Cocks (Smuggling)
 Migratory Birds
► Asia-Alaska
► Backyard
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Flyways
Flocks and Live Bird Markets
Lack of expert veterinary care
Commingling with other species
Exposure to migratory birds
Fighting cock community – lack of communication
Reasons for Concern
► Potential
damage to U.S. Agriculture
 Already Suffering….
► International
Trade
 Thirty percent of U.S. poultry exported
 Seventy percent of Brazilian poultry exported
► Poultry
consumption in Europe and Asia down
 Declines of 10% Northern Europe, 20% France, 25%
India and 70% Italy.
 Also seeing declines in Africa of poultry consumption
Agricultural Terrorism
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Plans in place to protect the US food supply
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Food supply is a vulnerable target
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Foreign Terrorists and Eco-Terrorists (ie. Animal Welfare
Extremists)
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Economic implications
 Nationally
► Increased
food costs
► Loss of jobs
 Globally
► Loss
of international trade
Why should I register?
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Help your neighborhood farmer
 Protect rural economies
 Protect your neighbors' source of income
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Protection of your own flock
 If a disease is found….
► Depopulation
► Quarantine
► Government
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intervention
Fines up to $1,000.
 Class C or B misdemeanor
 Each day at fault counts as a separate penalty
 Civil lawsuits
Why Should I Register?
► Participation
is expected to provide access
to federal indemnity for birds and other
losses associated with control / eradication
activities
Examples of Outbreaks
► May
2002 – Low Path AI
► April
2002 – Exotic Newcastle Disease
 300,000 chickens killed in Texas
 Backyard flock in El Paso
► State
and Federal quarantines in five counties in Texas and New
Mexico
► October
2002 – Exotic Newcastle Disease
 3,500,000 birds slaughtered
 $160 million cost; 1,500 personnel
 Popped up in Arizona and Nevada
► May
be because of migratory birds (ie. fighting cocks)
Examples of Outbreaks
► Summer
2002 - Eight hundred flocks in
El Paso, Texas and surrounding counties
tested for Exotic Newcastle Disease
 2,000 backyard birds, that were infected or
exposed, were euthanized to stop the spread of
the disease
► Winter
2004 – Hi Path Avian Influenza found
near Gonzales, TX
 Depopulation
Exemptions for Premise ID
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Individual pet owners
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Non-profit backyard flocks (would be a good idea to
register)
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Pet shops
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Exhibitors (Show regulations already in place)
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Retailers of baby poultry acquired from a certified National
Poultry Improvement Plan Hatchery (but mixed species
may require registration)
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Participation in the a recognized disease surveillance
program (USDA NPIP, U.S. Avian Influenza Clean program)
Who Must Register
► Poultry
producers (that sell product)
► Auctions
► Dealers
► Wholesalers
► Haulers
► Live bird markets
Record Keeping
► Records
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Buyer and seller’s name
County of origin
Number of animals
Description
► Sex,
age, color, breed, and any individual ID
 Animal movement
 Must keep records for two years
► Individual
► May
identification not required for fowl
see testing and sanitation requirements in
future legislation
Cost
► Annual
registration fee based on flock size of
previous 12 months
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$25
$100
$200
$350
$500
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 $700
< 100 fowl
100 - 499 fowl
500 - 999 fowl
1,000 – 2,499 fowl
2,500 or more
Out of State Owners (But…)
Distributor or transporter of fowl
Combination seller, distributor or
transporter of fowl
Disease Control
► If
symptoms observed with high mortality
call local vet.
► If symptoms are indicative of a reportable
disease contact the TAHC immediately.
► Courses of Action:
 Testing, quarantine, vaccination, depopulation,
bird disposal, waste disposal, sanitation, down
time, recovery, further monitoring, surveillance.
Update
► Action
of Texas’ proposed premise registration
regulations postponed
(February 17, 2006)
► Original
action date July 1, 2006
► Voluntary
► Premise
► May
premise ID still encouraged
ID required in WI and NC
see a national system in the near future
Problems
► Constituent
concerns
 Concerns over cost
 Concerns about privacy
► Regulation
tweaking
► Enforcement
► Estimated
over 200,000 premises in Texas; 7,000
currently registered
Biosecurity
Keep Your Distance
► Restrict
access to your property
 Consider fencing off the rearing area
 Limit contact with other growers or visitors
 Prevent commingling of other species and with
wild or migratory birds
Keep It Clean
► Wear
clean clothes
► Scrub
shoes with disinfectant and wash hands
► Use
foot baths and change regularly
► Clean
and disinfect equipment
► Remove
organic matter prior to disinfection
► Properly
dispose of dead birds
► Put
up a gate and signs, if practical
Don’t Haul Disease Home
► Disinfect
farm
cages and tires after traveling to another
► Rotate
disinfectants and use according to label
recommendations
► Shower
and wash hair after exposure to birds at
other venues prior to entering your farm.
► Quarantine
- 4 weeks
new or exhibition birds from flock for 2
Don’t Borrow Disease From Your
Neighbor
► Don’t
share:
 Lawn supplies
 Garden tools
 Poultry supplies
► If
not practical clean and disinfect prior to
use on your farm
Know the Warning Signs of
Infectious Bird Diseases
► Sudden increase in mortality
► Respiratory distress
► Watery / green diarrhea
► Lack of energy or poor appetite
► Drop in egg production or egg abnormalities
► Swelling around the eyes neck or head
► Purple discoloration of the wattles, combs and
legs
(AI)
► Tremors, drooping wings, circuling, twisting of the
head and neck, or lack of movement (END)
Report Sick Birds
► Early
detection is very important to stop the
spread of disease.
► If
symptoms present:
 Call local vet (Do this first!!!)
 Call the Texas Animal Health Commission
► 1-800-550-8242
 Call USDA Veterinary Services
► 1-866-536-7593
(toll free)
► 1-512-916-5555
► No
charge for advice or sampling!!!!
Acknowledgements
► Texas
Animal Health Commission
► United
States Department of Agriculture –
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
► Guinea
Fowl International Association
Thank you for your time!
Contact Info:
Dr. Morgan Farnell
Department of Poultry Science
Texas A&M University
107 Kleberg; 2472 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843
Office Phone 979-845-4319
[email protected]