WASHINGTON – The National Turkey Federation (NTF) issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s authorization of importation of modified live avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) vaccine:

“The National Turkey Federation welcomes the USDA’s approval of importation of a commercial modified live avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) vaccine, a massive advancement in protecting U.S. turkey flocks against aMPV. This development underscores our industry’s commitment to ensuring the health and productivity of our nation’s commercial turkey population. We encourage the USDA to continue its work to ensure additional importation and development of aMPV vaccines.”