Avian Influenza Resources
Working in partnership with our Avian Influenza (AI) Global Expert Group, we have developed a range of practical resources to support egg businesses in preventing widespread disease outbreaks, by implementing strict egg and poultry biosecurity, and preventative disease control measures.
HPAI Vaccination Resources for Egg Farmers
To support the egg industry on the journey to vaccination, WEO – in collaboration with our Avian Influenza Global Expert Group – have developed a suite of farm-level resources, available to WEO members only. Resources include:
- HPAI Vaccination Excellence Checklist
- 11 Considerations for Avian Influenza Vaccines
- HPAI Vaccination Surveillance and Monitoring
- HPAI Vaccination Planning: 8 Things Egg Farmers Must Consider
- 4 Types of Avian Influenza Vaccination
Practical Guide to HPAI Vaccination in Laying Hens
Published in 2025 by the AI Group, this guide aims at giving practical recommendations to egg farmers on HPAI vaccination of layers and pullets. This document is available to WEO members only.
Access the full Practical Guide to HPAI Vaccination in Laying Hens
AI Vaccination and Surveillance Document
In 2023, the AI group launched a publication examining the considerations and essential components required for HPAI vaccination and surveillance in layer hens. This resource proves valuable for countries considering vaccination.
Access the AI vaccination & surveillance documentBiosecurity Tools
Excellent biosecurity is proven to be a critical tool in helping prevent a wide variety of avian diseases.
The WEO has developed a range of practical resources with our AI Global Expert Group to support egg businesses in preventing widespread disease outbreaks. They outline how implementing strict egg and poultry biosecurity and preventative control measures can be highly beneficial.
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- Biosecurity Posters (Available in Chinese, Dutch, English, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish)
- Biosecurity Checklist (Available in Chinese, Dutch, English, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish)
- Practical Elements of Biosecurity for Sustainable Egg Production
AI Crisis Communications Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to support WEO members to prepare and plan to communicate in the event of an avian influenza crisis.
Download the toolkit
