USDA Releases Updated New World Screwworm Response Playbook Strengthening Preparedness Through Robust Federal, State, and Stakeholder Collaboration WASHINGTON, DC- April 8, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing the […]
Read MoreThis webinar was held on April 2, 2026. This webinar provided an update to the ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in the United States. On February 8, 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza […]
Read MoreThe HPAI Ad Hoc Committee of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians has authorized us to share the following resources related to avian influenza vaccination. Below are the Tiered HPAI Vaccination Considerations and an Example HPAI Vaccination Pathway, provided to support informed decision-making. […]
Read MoreThis webinar was originally presented Thursday, February 19, 2026 ZAHP worked with Carla Lewis from Animal Search and Rescue to produce this webinar. This webinar, titled Exotic Technical Animal Rescue: Principles and Preparedness, focused on addressing complex rescue situations involving […]
Read MoreCurrently, the New World Screwworm (NWS) fly is not present in the United States and there are no cases of NWS in the United States. However, awareness and updates are a helpful resource to the ZAHP community. Veterinarians should report […]
Read MoreThis webinar was original presented Thursday, July 10, 2025 This dynamic panel discussion focused on the unique challenges and opportunities of peer promotion in zoos and aquariums. Hosted in collaboration with the AZA Safety Committee’s Mental Health Subcommittee, this session […]
Read MoreThis webinar was original presented Tuesday, May 20, 2025 This session is focused on mental health and wellbeing for zoo and aquarium staff and features a presentation from Dr. Beth Nolan, followed by a Q&A discussion moderated by Domini Montgomery, […]
Read MoreThis webinar was originally presented on March 12th, 2025 This webinar will provide key information and updates regarding the ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak. Representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will join panelists from the […]
Read MoreThe AZA Felid Taxon Advisory Group and Nutrition Advisory Group have written Updated Nutritional Guidance for Managing the Risk of Infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in Felid Species. This guidance has been approved by the Veterinary Scientific […]
Read MoreThis webinar was originally presented January 30, 2025 Effective safety controls are vital for the protection of keepers and animals in zoological settings. This webinar will introduce participants to the Hierarchy of Controls and provide an overview of how it […]
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