Education Resources

This professional education module is part of the Delmarva International Poultry Partnership’s Technical Assistance, Training and Capacity Building Program in Response to Avian Influenza in Romania.

The program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and The United States Agency for International Development.

DIPP is led by the University of Delaware and the Delaware Technical and Community College.

Project Introduction (module 1)

Avian Influenza Policy and Planning
(Romanian Version)

  • Background information on the Delmarva Poultry Industry
  • Avian Influenza in Delmarva in 2004
  • The Key elements to successful outbreak management; Preparedness, Surveillance, and Rapid Response
  • Planning for the Future
  • Survey

Chapter 1

Introduction to Avian Influenza Outbreaks
(Romanian Version)

  • History of recent AI events
  • Personal protection equipment for responders
  • Incident command system
  • Local and national control strategies

Chapter 2 Part 1

Mass Depopulation and Disposal Options for Poultry Flocks

Infected with Avian Influenza
(Romanian Version)

  • Euthanasia vs. depopulation
  • Criteria for depopulation method
  • Types of inhalant gases
  • Whole and partial house gassing systems

Chapter 2 Part 2
(Romanian Version)

Mass Depopulation and Disposal Options for Poultry Flocks

Infected with Avian Influenza

  • Containerized gassing systems
  • Cage Layer Systems
  • Water-based foam
  • Depopulation summary

Chapter 3 Part 1
(Romanian Version)

Mass Disposal Options and Procedures

  • Introduction to disposal options
  • Burial
  • Landfill
  • Incineration

Chapter 3 Part 2
(Romanian Version)

Mass Disposal Options and Procedures

  • Composting
  • Composting Procedures
  • Supplies
  • The Plan

Chapter 3 Part 3

Mass Disposal Options and Procedures

  • Mixing and Piling
  • Shredding and Piling
  • Layering

Chapter 3 Part 4

Mass Disposal Options and Procedures

  • Composting requirements for all methods
  • Delmarva In-house compost observations
  • Challenges
  • Resources

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