Avian and Pandemic Influenza:
Delmarva Poultry Industries Health Department Joint Task Force
With most of the media’s attention focused on the human health aspects of avian influenza, the Consortium helped multiple government agencies and private companies prepare to educate Americans about the animal health aspect of the disease and the task force’s efforts surrounding this very complicated health threat. The Consortium helped develop a core set of messages surrounding avian influenza, which will allow the Delmarva Poultry Industry and the health departments to speak consistently and with a clear voice if avian influenza should reach the region.