Payment of Indemnity and Compensation for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Summary
This regulation establishes rules for how the federal government will pay farmers and poultry producers who suffer losses when their birds are killed due to highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks. The payments help compensate for dead animals and lost income, making it easier for farms to recover from this serious disease.
Key Points
- 1The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide financial compensation to farmers whose poultry flocks are destroyed to prevent the spread of bird flu
- 2Payments cover the value of lost birds and related costs, helping farms stay in business after an outbreak
- 3Farmers must meet specific requirements and provide documentation to qualify for compensation
- 4The public had until April 15, 2025 to submit comments on the proposed payment rules before they take effect
- 5This policy applies across the country whenever highly pathogenic avian influenza is detected in commercial or backyard poultry operations
Key Dates
March 14, 2025
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