Federal Register #APHIS-2026-0100

Notice of Meeting: General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan and 47th Biennial Conference

This is a public meeting announcement for the General Conference Committee (GCC) of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) and the NPIP's 47th Biennial Conference. - Hosted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture - Purpose: Facilitate discussion between State agencies, poultry industry members, and USDA on poultry health - Key topics: - Review and approval of new diagnostic tests for NPIP - Updates on Salmonella, Avian Influenza, and Mycoplasma - No procurement of products or services; no OEMs or vendors involved - Open to the public; limited participation in discussions - Written statements may be submitted for consideration - No registration fee or contract value associated - Not a solicitation or award opportunity

Description

This notice announces a meeting of the General Conference Committee (GCC) of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) and the NPIP's 47th Biennial Conference. The meeting will be held on August 11, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. MST, followed by the conference from August 12 to August 14, 2026. The Committee serves as a liaison between the poultry industry and the Department of Agriculture on poultry health matters. Topics include new diagnostic tests, Salmonella, Avian Influenza, and Mycoplasma updates. The meeting is open to the public with limited participation.

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