The Defend the Flock Resource Center brings together biosecurity information and free resources from USDA and other experts, including growers, veterinarians, State agencies, scientists, and industry professionals. All the information you need to practice good biosecurity is available here, including checklists, resource guides, videos, and other tools.

## **Become a Flock Defender Today!**

                    - Post the checklists in your poultry house or coop for daily reminders.
                    - Download the guides to share with family or new hires.
                    - Share the videos with other owners and growers.
                    - Use the Defend the Flock toolkit to distribute information about biosecurity within your organization.

### Download the full suite of biosecurity checklists available in each language:

                    - English  (14.31 MB)
                    - Spanish  (16.51 MB)
                    - Chinese  (11.36 MB)
                    - Vietnamese  (10.64 MB)
                    - Tagalog  (10.97 MB)
                    - Arabic  (10.19 MB)

### Browse and download all materials by topic, including animated GIFs and videos:

**These checklists will help you practice good biosecurity—every day, every time.**

Biosecurity AuditingEnglish (780.99 KB)  Spanish (613.01 KB)  Chinese (842.16 KB)  Vietnamese (725.95 KB)  Tagalog (730.93 KB)

Perimeter Buffer AreaEnglish (788.74 KB)  Spanish (770.91 KB)  Chinese (944.96 KB)  Vietnamese (693.79 KB)  Tagalog (757.4 KB)

Unusual MortalityEnglish (837.51 KB)  Spanish (804.22 KB)  Chinese (966.46 KB)  Vietnamese (706.48 KB)  Tagalog (758.2 KB)

Using a Line of SeparationEnglish (800.79 KB)  Spanish (774.75 KB)  Chinese (950.32 KB)  Vietnamese (699.19 KB)  Tagalog (716.15 KB)

Cleaning and Disinfection Poultry EnclosuresEnglish (911.15 KB)  Spanish (761.9 KB)  Chinese (919.49 KB)  Vietnamese (748.51 KB)  Tagalog (825.43 KB) 

Equipment and VehiclesEnglish (909.59 KB)  Spanish (823.3 KB)  Chinese (908.56 KB)  Vietnamese (785.87 KB)  Tagalog (814.31 KB) 

Personnel and VisitorsEnglish (934.91 KB)  Spanish (856.09 KB)  Chinese (949.49 KB)  Vietnamese (786.73 KB)  Tagalog (844.17 KB) 

Protect Against Wild Birds, Rodents and InsectsEnglish (941.33 KB)  Spanish (763.39 KB)  Chinese (945.88 KB)  Vietnamese (765.75 KB)  Tagalog (855.96 KB) 

Adding or Replacing PoultryEnglish (818.77 KB)  Spanish (814.13 KB)  Chinese (944.73 KB)  Vietnamese (772.65 KB)  Tagalog (833.08 KB) 

Biosecurity TrainingEnglish (2.16 MB)   Spanish (766.75 KB)  Chinese  Vietnamese (737.73 KB)  Tagalog

Coordinating BiosecurityEnglish (2.16 MB)  Spanish (755.94 KB)  Chinese (859 KB)  Vietnamese (743.21 KB)  Tagalog (734.13 KB)

Safe Disposal of Dead BirdsEnglish (2.18 MB)   Spanish (793.15 KB)  Chinese  Vietnamese (767.91 KB)  Tagalog (730.79 KB)

Managing Poultry Manure and LitterEnglish (786.84 KB)  Spanish (620.86 KB)  Chinese (847.94 KB)  Vietnamese (728.18 KB)  Tagalong (732.46 KB)

Maintaining a Safe WaterEnglish (818.51 KB)   Spanish (619.76 KB)  Chinese (848.07 KB)  Vietnamese (756.92 KB)  Tagalong (725.03 KB)

Poultry Feed and ReplacementEnglish (906.37 KB)   Spanish (619.4 KB)  Chinese (844.44 KB)  Vietnamese (727.97 KB)  Tagalong (725.83 KB)

Know Your Numbers: Who To Call In Case of Emergency (278.25 KB)Use this template to record phone numbers for your local veterinarian, State extension resources, and other important contacts. USDA is available toll-free at **1-866-536-7593**.

**Complete the online self-assessment**

Keep Your Birds Healthy Bookmark (405.91 KB)

Biosecurity Poster (656.24 KB)

Defend the Flock Info Card (583.76 KB)

Available in Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese

Defend the Flock—Biosecurity PracticesEnglish  |  Spanish

                                - Defend the Flock  ( English  |  Spanish )
                                - Clean and Disinfect Equipment and Vehicles ( English  |  Spanish )
                                - Protective Gear and Personnel ( English  |  Spanish )
                                - Proper Cleaning Procedures Before and After Handling Birds ( English  |  Spanish )
                                - Establish Perimeters and Boundaries ( English  |  Spanish )
                                - Know the Warning Signs of Infectious Bird Diseases
                                - Don’t Borrow Disease From Your Neighbor
                                - Report Sick Birds   
                                - Keep Your Distance
                                - Don’t Haul Disease Home
                                - Keep It Clean
                                - Healthy Harry Biosecurity  (2014)
                                - Healthy Harry Live Birds Market  (2014)
                                - Healthy Harry NPIP  (2014)
                                - Healthy Harry/Know Your Birds
                                - Healthy Harry/Keep It Clean
                                - Healthy Harry/Healthy Flocks Rock

### **Graphics**

Clean, Safe WaterEnglish   Spanish

Follow NPIP GuidanceEnglish   Spanish

Secure Feed and LitterEnglish   Spanish

Germs in ManureEnglish   Spanish

Biosecurity CoordinationEnglish   Spanish

Biosecurity TrainingEnglish   Spanish

Mortality DisposalEnglish   Spanish

Line of SeparationEnglish   Spanish

Reporting Unusual MortalityEnglish   Spanish

Perimeter Buffer AreaEnglish   Spanish

Don't Haul Disease HomeEnglish   Spanish

Keep It CleanEnglish   Spanish

Biosecurity is a Team EffortEnglish   Spanish

Wild Fowl Can Carry DiseaseEnglishSpanish

Keep New Birds Separate from the Rest of the FlockEnglish   Spanish

Always Purchase Poultry from NPIP-Participating Breeders, Hatcheries, or BreedersEnglish   Spanish

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### **Animated GIF's**

Purchase from NPIP DealersEnglishSpanish

Biosecurity CoordinationEnglishSpanish

Biosecurity HabitsEnglishSpanish

Clean WaterEnglishSpanish

Secure Feed and LitterEnglishSpanish

Germs in Manure and LitterEnglishSpanish

Mortality DisposalEnglishSpanish

Don't Haul Disease HomeEnglishSpanish

Keep it CleanEnglish | Spanish

Biosecurity is a Team EffortEnglish | Spanish

Wild Fowl Can Carry DiseaseEnglish | Spanish

Report Sick BirdsEnglishSpanish

Keep New Birds Separate from the Rest of the FlockEnglishSpanish

Perimeter Buffer AreaEnglishSpanish

Report Unusual MortalityEnglishSpanish

Lines of SeparationEnglishSpanish

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Biosecurity on a Budget: Pro Tips to Protect Your Poultry (March 2024)

Webinar Transcript:
                                - English  (210.48 KB)  |  Spanish  (284.24 KB)
                                - Questions & Answers  (90.34 KB)

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Navigating Avian Influenza: Your Questions Answered(February 2023)

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                                - English  (234.28 KB)  |  Spanish  (365.08 KB)

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Navigating Avian Influenza: From Prevention to Recovery(September 2022)

Webinar Transcript:
                                - English  (209.55 KB)  |  Spanish  (194.46 KB)
                                - Questions & Answers  (235.09 KB)

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Defend the Flock: Healthy Flocks, Healthy Families(March 2022)

Webinar Transcript:
                                - English  (167.13 KB)  |  Spanish  (196.62 KB)
                                - Questions & Answers  (212.91 KB)

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Defend the Flock: Preventing Avian Influenza Introductions: Focus on the Big Risks(September 2021)

Webinar Transcript:
                                - English  (113.18 KB)  |  Spanish  (91.89 KB)
                                - Questions & Answers  (292.45 KB)

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Defend the Flock: How Avian Influenza Affects Us All(February 2021)

Webinar Transcript:
                                - English  (162.29 KB)  |  Spanish  (175.5 KB)
                                - Questions & Answers  (199.34 KB)

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Defend the Flock, Controlling Salmonella in Commercial Poultry Through Biosecurity(October 2020)

Webinar Transcript:
                                - English  (143.18 KB)  |  Spanish  (164.08 KB)
                                - Questions & Answers  (119 KB)

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Defend your Flock from Poultry Disease: Know the Signs and How to Respond (February 2020)

Webinar Transcript:
                                - English  (124.3 KB)  |  Spanish  (128.86 KB)
                                - Questions & Answers  (169.98 KB)

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Steps for success: Your NPIP Biosecurity Audit Webinar(November 2019)

Webinar Transcript:
                                - English  (108.1 KB)  |  Spanish  (121.31 KB)
                                - Questions & Answers  (149.22 KB)

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Biosecurity Basics & Beyond: Tools to Defend Your Flock (April 2019)

Webinar Transcript:
                                - English  (107.11 KB)  |  Spanish  (110.42 KB)
                                - Webinar Questions and Answers  (192.19 KB)

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Let's Keep Our Poultry Health Together webinar (November 2018)

Webinar Transcript:
                                - English  (106.36 KB)  |  Spanish  (43.08 KB)
                                - Webinar Questions & Answers  (97.14 KB)

Download graphics and educational information and become a Flock Defender
                                - Sample social media posts  (66.43 KB)
                                - “Turnkey” content for websites and e-newsletters  (13.38 KB)
                                - Sample social media graphic
                                - Sample biosecurity checklist  (1.62 MB)
                                - APHIS Avian Health Website
                                - Defend the Flock Badge/Logo

Manage Wildlife To Prevent Avian Influenza  (200.66 KB)

Prevent Avian Influenza at Your Farm: Improve Your Biosecurity with Simple Wildlife Practices (765.65 KB)

Improving Biosecurity with Wildlife Management Practices: Preventing Access to Barns and Other Facilities (1 MB)

Improving Biosecurity with Wildlife Management Practices: Reducing Water Access (1.34 MB)

Improving Biosecurity with Wildlife Management Practices: Protecting Food Resources (1.2 MB)

National Poultry Improvement Plan

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Turkey Federation

National Chicken Council 

United Egg Producers

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

All in or all gone. Protect your farm. Protect your livelihood

California Department of Food and Agriculture – Biosecurity Risk Assessment Tool

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health

**Additional resources to help you care for your flocks**

Center for Disease Control (CDC)Learn what the CDC is doing to help people protect themselves against AI.

PandemicFlu.govThe official government Web site for information on pandemic flu and avian flu.

United States Geologic Survey (USGS)The National Wildlife Health Center at USGS has an avian influenza site with maps, news updates, and fact sheets focusing on wild birds.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is responsible for keeping America's borders safe and secure. CBP works to keep illegal material (including birds and poultry) or individuals from entering the United States, while also facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. See travel tips on bringing items into the United States.

National Institute of Food and AgricultureFind your nearest Cooperative Extension Office through this comprehensive and easy to navigate directory developed by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Extension Disaster Education NetworkThe Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) links Extension educators from across the U.S. and various disciplines, enabling them to use and share resources to reduce the impact of disasters.

Diagnostic LaboratoriesAPHIS has developed a list of diagnostic labs that deal with poultry. This list includes contact information for labs in several states.

State VeterinariansThe United States Animal Health Association has compiled a comprehensive list of State Veterinarians organized by state. The list includes contact information.

State Departments of AgricultureThe National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) maintains an online directory of all State Departments of Agriculture.

### **Defend the Flock: Your Biosecurity Bulletin**

**2024**Spring (1.02 MB)

**2023**Summer (1.04 MB)

**2022**Fall/Winter (199.81 KB) | Winter (622.74 KB)

**2021**Summer (556.61 KB)

**2020**Winter (970.44 KB) | Summer (771.58 KB)

**2019**Winter (752 KB) | Summer (1.08 MB)

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