ID
1-508-1222
Name
Animal Depopulation Team
Status
Published
Version
1.5
Updated
11/15/2019 10:17:57 AM
Original Release
06/19/2018
Last Major Release
11/15/2019
Description
The Animal Depopulation Team depopulates animals when necessary because of public health and welfare concerns, disease exposure, disease threat, or infection. This team may depopulate herds and flocks either in open areas or in confined spaces, using specialized equipment and protocols for the affected species.
Resource Category
Animal Emergency Response
Primary Core Capability
Environmental Response/Health and Safety
Secondary Core Capability
Resource Kind
Team
Overall Function
This team:
1. Coordinates with Veterinary Medical Team, Companion Animal Decontamination Team, and disposal personnel as necessary
2. Has competency in one or more depopulation methods outlined in the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals
3. Works at existing facilities, such as poultry barns, sale barns, hospitals, and shelters, as well as in the field
4. Performs its duties for one or more of the following populations:
a. Companion animals, including pets, service animals, and assistance animals
b. Livestock, including food or fiber animals and domesticated equine species
c. Wildlife, captive wildlife, or zoo animals
d. Laboratory animals
Composition and Ordering Specifications
1. Discuss logistics for deploying this team, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment
2. Requestor specifies type of species, number of existing animals, conditions under which team will operate, desired depopulation method, disease or welfare condition, complicating factors, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
3. Individuals responding with this team possess the knowledge and skills to perform depopulation activities humanely
4. Requestor specifies whether competency with particular animal populations is necessary
5. Discuss preparation supplies—such as water, foam, or carbon dioxide—as well as animal handling supplies and equipment necessary for species the team will manage
6. Requestor orders additional specialists separately, as necessary, such as Veterinarians, Veterinary Assistants, and Animal Care and Handling Specialists
7. Requestor orders separate resources to provide decontamination of personnel and equipment, if necessary
8. This team does not handle animal remains; requestor plans for disposal of animal remains separately in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations
Supporting Core Capabilities |
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MINIMUM PERSONNEL PER TEAM | Not Specified |
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MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT PERSONNEL PER TEAM | Not Specified |
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SUPPORT PERSONNEL PER TEAM | Requestor orders additional Animal Care and Handling Specialists and Animal Control/Humane Officers as necessary. |
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Technical Equipment Per Team | Not Specified |
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General Equipment Per Team | Requestor orders additional trailer or vehicles, such as box trucks, if necessary, depending on species, conditions, presence or absence of disease, and handling requirements. |
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Equipment Per Team Member | The following regulation addresses PPE: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.132: Personal Protective Equipment. |
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Communications Equipment Per Team Member | Not Specified |
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Notes |
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References |
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Reference |
FEMA, NIMS 508: Companion Animal Decontamination Team |
FEMA, NIMS 508: Veterinary Team |
FEMA, NIMS 509: Animal Care & Handling Specialist |
FEMA, NIMS 509: Animal Control / Humane Officer |
FEMA, NIMS 509: Animal Depopulation Specialist |
FEMA, NIMS 509: Animal Emergency Response Team Leader |
FEMA, NIMS 509: Veterinarian |
FEMA, NIMS 509: Veterinary Assistant |
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 |
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals, 2013 |
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), Depopulation and Disposal for Birds in Your HPAI-Infected Flock, APHIS 91-85-010, January 2016 |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.132: Personal Protective Equipment, latest edition adopted |