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2006 Workshop Results

Sharp-tailed SandpiperA workshop was held January 18-19, 2006 in Anchorage to discuss surveillance strategies and plans for the early detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Alaska.

Workshop Goal
To develop a field sampling plan, coordinate sample handling and processing, and data management and dissemination for early detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Alaska.

Reports

pin Avian Influenza Workshop Summary Report - PDF file 433k

Workshop Handouts

pin CDC: AI Types and Strains [Fact Sheet]

pin NWHC: Handling Wild Birds Guidelines

pin NWHC: Avian Influenza H5N1 Threat [Fact Sheet] - PDF file 416k

pin NWHC: Influenza H5N1 [FAQs]

pin NWHC: Sampling/ Data Protocol - PDF file 64k

pin WDIN: Data System Proposed Core Data Fields - PDF file 53k

Related Links

pin ADF&G: Hunters and AI [Fact Sheet] - PDF file 175k

pin FWS: Resources to AI in Wild Birds

pin NWHC: AI Surveillance - Government Initiates [Fact Sheet] - PDF file 1.2 mb

pin NWHC: Updates and Resources on AI - PDF file 213k

pin WDIN: Gateway to AI Resources

Paul Flint giving a presentation at the WorkshopPresentations

pin  Communications and Web-based Information:Communication Strategies, Fact Sheets, Wildlife Health Bulletins, Safety Guidelines, and other Web-based Resources - P Slota; National Wildlife Health Center (U.S.) - PDF file 2.96 mb

pin  Determine Primary Geographic Areas in Alaska for Sampling Subsistence and Sport Harvested Migratory Birds - T Rothe, R Oates; Alaska. Dept. of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Region 7 - PDF file 1.25 mb

pin  Evaluate Likely Geographical Areas in Alaska for Detection of Migratory Birds Mortality Events and Establish Procedures for Surveys - Oates, RM; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Region 7 - PDF file 657 kb

pin  Identify Agency/Organization Capabilities for Sampling of Live Migratory Bird Species in Alaska - TC Rothe, RR Leedy; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Region 7, Alaska. Dept. of Fish and Game - PDF file 377 kb

pin  Interagency Avian Influenza Data Management: Proposed System within the National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) Wildlife Disease Information Node - J Dein, M Hines, C Marsh; National Biological Information Infrastructure (Project : U.S.) - PDF file 4.85 mb

pin  Large Audience Listening to Alaska Avian Influenza Workshop Presentations - P Slota; National Wildlife Health Center (U.S.) - jpg file 1.02 mb

pin  Procedures for Morbidity/Mortality Investigations: Onsite Field Investigation, Collection and Preservation of Carcasses, and Documentation of Field Data - SD Wright; National Wildlife Health Center (U.S.) - PDF file 1.42 mb

pin  Review Characteristics of Avian Influenza Viruses, and Summarize Laboratory Findings of 2005 Samples - H Ip; National Wildlife Health Center (U.S.) - PDF file 3.06 mb

pin  Review Field Sampling Protocols and Sample Submission to the National Wildlife Health Center - JC Franson; National Wildlife Health Center (U.S.) - PDF file 4.88 mb

pin  Review Landbird and Marine Bird Migration Data and Identify Priority Species and Geographic Locations for Sampling in Alaska - SM Matsuoka, D Irons; V Byrd, C Handel, J Terenzi, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Region 7, USGS Alaska Science Center - PDF file 6.0 mb

pin  Review Loon, Waterfowl, and Crane Migration Data and Identify Priority Species and Geographic Locations for Sampling in Alaska - PL Flint; USGS Alaska Science Center - PDF file 5.5 mb

pin  Review Sample Size Requirements for Detection of Virus Prevalence - CM Bunck; National Wildlife Health Center (U.S.) - PDF file 1.54 mb

pin  Review Shorebird Migration Data and Identify Priority Species and Geographic Locations for Sampling in Alaska - Part One - RE Gill, RB Lanctot; USGS Alaska Science Center, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7 - PDF file 5.14 mb

pin  Review Shorebird Migration Data and Identify Priority Species and Geographic Locations for Sampling in Alaska - Part Two - RE Gill, RB Lanctot; USGS Alaska Science Center, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7 - PDF file 4.2 mb

pin  Summarize the Process Used to Identify Priority Species Avian Influenza Sampling in Alaska - PL Flint; USGS Alaska Science Center - PDF file 4.02 mb

pin  Summary of the University of Alaska - Fairbanks HPAI Research Program and Plans for Sampling in 2006 - J Runstadler, F Huettmann, G Happ; K Winker, D Causey, University of Alaska Fairbanks - PDF file 1.72 mb

 

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