A full suite of resources is available to help anyone who owns or works with poultry to practice good biosecurity every day.

These materials were developed as part of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's Defend the Flock campaign, which strives to protect the nation's flocks from infectious disease.

Disease outbreaks can lead to devastation of flocks and result in job and financial losses, restrictions on trade, and affect prices on eggs, prepared poultry, and other staples.

Defend the Flock resources reflect the knowledge, insights, and experience of USDA, veterinarians, professional owners and growers, scientists, and other experts about the practice of good biosecurity. The materials and recommended practices are based on principles developed under the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP).

The Defend the Flock campaign offers a dedicated Resource Center, providing 24-7 access to free materials intended for both commercial and backyard growers. These materials include:

Most resources are available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog, as well as accessible versions for individuals with disabilities. All materials are available for download. Print copies of some items may be ordered from APHIS. Additional items will be available to order later this year.

Information about biosecurity and the Defend the Flock campaign is available online at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animalhealth/defendtheflock.

Click on the graphic above to go directly to the Defend the Flock toolkit.

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