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Aviagen is the first poultry producer to receive compartment certification

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Aviagen, the global poultry genetics leader, has become the first poultry breeding company in the U.S. to be certified as an Avian Influenza Clean Compartment.

Posted on Nov 01 ,07:00

 

The USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) established the program to set standards for protection against avian influenza (AI) in primary poultry breeding companies.

Aviagen's pedigree and great grandparent facilities were audited and certified that they meet these standards by the USDA APHIS, according to a media release.

Compartmentalization is an international program developed by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). It provides a mechanism for countries around the world to accept stock from an exporting country with an AI outbreak by providing the importing country’s officials with the ability to evaluate suppliers based on an exporting company’s management practices and biosecurity program.

Aviagen’s compartment certification means that importing officials have a high degree of confidence in the health status of Aviagen imported stock, as the company’s biosecurity program and facilities have been audited and certified by USDA APHIS Veterinary Services.

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