Chair: John G. Tarburton, Delaware
c/o Office of Secretary
Dept. of Agriculture
50 Harry S Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 841-5880
The Mid-Atlantic Poultry Health Council was established in 1987 in accordance with a July 22, 1987, memorandum of understanding, signed by the governors of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The Council coordinates policy for poultry disease management. Annually, the chair of the Council rotates among the member states.
Appointed by Governor: four vacancies.
Formed by the Governor in 1987, the Maryland Poultry Health Advisory Committee advises the Secretary of Agriculture on poultry health management. In the event of an outbreak of poultry disease in Maryland, the Committee helps the Secretary of Agriculture implement control measures. The Committee also represents Maryland on the Mid-Atlantic Poultry Health Council.
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