Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns, left, Dr. Ron DeHaven, left-center, Administrator USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Dr. Rick Kearney, right-center, Department of Interior, United States Geological Service, and Dr. Steve Kappes, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, right, provided an update on avian influenza preparedness efforts in the United States during a press conference held at the Department of Agriculture, Wednesday, March 14. (USDA Photo 07di1278-01)