USDA seeks more
contractors to aid efforts in bird flu outbreak
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[May 30, 2015] CHICAGO
(Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Friday it is seeking
to hire more federal contractors to help with the government's response
to the domestic bird flu outbreak, which has resulted in more than 43
million birds being culled so far.
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The agency said it has existing contracts in place with many
vendors, but "is seeking additional support due to the size and
scope" of the outbreak and response needs. USDA officials have faced
mounting criticism in the Midwest over the pace of disposing of the
birds and other issues.
The areas where USDA said it is seeking assistance include:
landfills, carbon sources (compost, wood chips, etc.),
transportation, heavy equipment, and environmental disposal and
hazardous materials handling, according to a statement on the
agency's web site. More information about the USDA announcement can
be found here: http://1.usa.gov/1Fkghlw
(Reporting By P.J. Huffstutter; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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