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Staff will pause poultry farm inspections amid avian flu; rely on aerial photos and records
Summary
Because of avian influenza concerns, staff announced they will not perform on-site inspections of poultry farms; program staff said they will use aerial photography, public records or landowner check-ins instead.
Staff informed the Board that, due to the avian influenza situation, county staff will not conduct on-site inspections of poultry farms at this time. Instead, staff said they will rely on aerial photos, public records and direct check-ins with landowners to fulfill inspection needs while limiting disease risk.
The Board recorded the operational change as an announcement rather than a formal policy vote. Staff did not state a time frame for the pause in inspections; they presented the alternative documentation methods as a contingency while avian flu concerns remain.
