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Disease/Vector Studies

Session: Poster Session

P 13 - The Use of Sentinel Chickens Throughout the United States

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
12:15pm – 1:15pm  
Location: The Grand Hall
Abstract: Mosquito-borne viruses continue to be a public health concern on a global scale. The control of arboviral activity is most effectively accomplished through the management of vector species. The use of sentinel chickens is a powerful tool to aid in the arboviral surveillance efforts of mosquito control programs and the results from this type of surveillance help guide abatement efforts for vector species. To better understand how sentinel chickens are used throughout the United State, a survey was developed and distributed to mosquito control programs. Fifty-three responses were received representing districts from Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, and Texas. Ideally, results of this survey will help programs learn ways to improve their current sentinel operations, boost the efficiency of their program, and save on operational costs.