As part of NPIS, young chicken establishments notify FSIS before slaughter of a new flock to allow FSIS inspection for ?

• A. Avian Visceral Leukosis
• B. Avian Influenza
• C. Newcastle Disease
• D. Salmonella

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that NPIS uses pre-slaughter notifications so FSIS can verify health status of a new flock before it lines up for slaughter. This allows inspectors to check for diseases that could be present in hatcheries and could enter the meat supply if birds are infected. Avian visceral leukosis is a disease of concern in young chickens that inspectors monitor through flock health records and available test results so they can prevent potentially infected birds from moving into processing. The other options—avian influenza, Newcastle disease, and Salmonella—are managed through different surveillance and control channels, and aren't the specific focus of this pre-slaughter notification in this context.