1. Trinidad and Tobago Avian Influenza Compensation Program Meeting Wednesday 16 th July 2008 Gamboa Rainforest Resort, Panama

2. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting Venue: Kapok Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad Venue: Kapok Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad Date: 25–29 March, 2008 Date: 25–29 March, 2008 Hosts: Hosts: Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine ResourcesMinistry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources Livestock & Livestock Products Board (LLPB)Livestock & Livestock Products Board (LLPB) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (APHIS,USDA)Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (APHIS,USDA) World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO)Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) Caribbean Poultry Association (CPA)Caribbean Poultry Association (CPA)

3. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting Objectives: Objectives: To elaborate a comprehensive compensation scheme for consideration and adoption by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, and if possible, other CARICOM countriesTo elaborate a comprehensive compensation scheme for consideration and adoption by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, and if possible, other CARICOM countries To assist Trinidad and Tobago and other CARICOM states to be better prepared to respond to an HPAI outbreakTo assist Trinidad and Tobago and other CARICOM states to be better prepared to respond to an HPAI outbreak

4. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting Meeting / Workshop participants: Meeting / Workshop participants: Ministry of AgricultureMinistry of Agriculture Animal Production and Health Division - CVO, VP, VOs Animal Production and Health Division - CVO, VP, VOs Planning Division – Planning Officer Planning Division – Planning Officer Office of the Attorney GeneralOffice of the Attorney General Attorney at Law Attorney at Law Livestock and Livestock Products BoardLivestock and Livestock Products Board National Avian Influenza Management CommitteeNational Avian Influenza Management Committee Poultry IndustryPoultry Industry Poultry Association of T&T Poultry Association of T&T Table Eggs Producers Association of T&T Table Eggs Producers Association of T&T Caribbean Poultry Association Caribbean Poultry Association External specialistsExternal specialists

5. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting External specialists were: External specialists were: Dr Jose Bruzual (APHIS, USDA)Dr Jose Bruzual (APHIS, USDA) Dr Ana Riviere-Cinnamond (FAO)Dr Ana Riviere-Cinnamond (FAO) Dr Stephen Ott (VS, CEAH, US)Dr Stephen Ott (VS, CEAH, US) Dr Steve Webber (CEAH, US)Dr Steve Webber (CEAH, US) Dr Wayne Outhwaite (CFIA)Dr Wayne Outhwaite (CFIA)

6. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting Appendices / Presentations: Appendices / Presentations: FAO - National Compensations SchemesFAO - National Compensations Schemes PATT - Trinidad and Tobago Poultry Sector Profile and OrganizationPATT - Trinidad and Tobago Poultry Sector Profile and Organization CVO - T&T existing Compensation RegulationCVO - T&T existing Compensation Regulation CFIA - Canadas Approach to CompensationCFIA - Canadas Approach to Compensation USDA - Poultry Appraisal andUSDA - Poultry Appraisal and Compensation in the U.S. Armenia CompensationArmenia Compensation Policy and Regulations

7. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting Meeting activities / discussions: Meeting activities / discussions: Preliminary presentationsPreliminary presentations Discussions by participants to determine draft T&T policy statementDiscussions by participants to determine draft T&T policy statement Participants divided into 2 working groups:Participants divided into 2 working groups: Group 1 – to work on draft T&T Regulations Group 1 – to work on draft T&T Regulations Group 2 – to work on draft T&T Manual / Formula Group 2 – to work on draft T&T Manual / Formula Participants re-convened to fine-tune the elements of draft T&T Compensation ProgramParticipants re-convened to fine-tune the elements of draft T&T Compensation Program Presentation of drafts by the working groupsPresentation of drafts by the working groups Discussion on activities subsequent to MeetingDiscussion on activities subsequent to Meeting

8. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting The draft T&T AI Compensation Program includes: The draft T&T AI Compensation Program includes: T&T AI Compensation PolicyT&T AI Compensation Policy T&T AI Compensation RegulationsT&T AI Compensation Regulations T&T AI Compensation ManualT&T AI Compensation Manual T&T AI Compensation Payment FormulaT&T AI Compensation Payment Formula

9. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting T&T AI Compensation Policy – Statement T&T AI Compensation Policy – Statement Definition of Avian Influenza (AI)Definition of Avian Influenza (AI) OIE / FAO Recommendations for Compensation – Ministries to dev comp progOIE / FAO Recommendations for Compensation – Ministries to dev comp prog Control of AI – surveillance, biosecurityControl of AI – surveillance, biosecurity T&T Poultry Industry – annual outputs, pluck shops, poultry consumptionT&T Poultry Industry – annual outputs, pluck shops, poultry consumption Authority to Award Compensation - MinisterAuthority to Award Compensation - Minister Funding Mechanism – source, disbursementFunding Mechanism – source, disbursement Operational Organisation - NAIMCOperational Organisation - NAIMC

10. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting T&T AI Compensation Regulations T&T AI Compensation Regulations (made under Section 13(1) of the Animal D & I Act) (made under Section 13(1) of the Animal D & I Act) Definitions – P&BCR,Definitions – P&BCR, Establishment and Provision of Funds for Compensation Account – NAIMC/poultry industryEstablishment and Provision of Funds for Compensation Account – NAIMC/poultry industry Right to Compensation - entitlementRight to Compensation - entitlement Payments out of the Compensation AccountPayments out of the Compensation Account Functions of the NAIMC – administrationFunctions of the NAIMC – administration Functions/Members of the Compensation Sub- Committee of the NAIMC – compensation policyFunctions/Members of the Compensation Sub- Committee of the NAIMC – compensation policy Rules of Procedure for Sub-Committee MeetingsRules of Procedure for Sub-Committee Meetings Manual – specify operational aspects of compManual – specify operational aspects of comp

11. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting T&T AI Compensation Regulations T&T AI Compensation Regulations (made under section 13(1) of the Animal D & I Act) (made under section 13(1) of the Animal D & I Act) Appointment of Compensation Assessment TeamsAppointment of Compensation Assessment Teams Nature/Form of Compensation – money or otherNature/Form of Compensation – money or other Establishment of Compensation RatesEstablishment of Compensation Rates Payment Procedures – as in ManualPayment Procedures – as in Manual Database – NAIMC to keep/updateDatabase – NAIMC to keep/update Engagement of Stakeholders – C AcctEngagement of Stakeholders – C Acct Reporting – annually to NAIMC to MinReporting – annually to NAIMC to Min Awareness – existence/operation CAAwareness – existence/operation CA Settlement of Disputes – appeal 1 moSettlement of Disputes – appeal 1 mo

12. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting T&T AI Compensation Manual T&T AI Compensation Manual Compensation / Health and SafetyCompensation / Health and Safety Stage 0: Pre-Outbreak SituationStage 0: Pre-Outbreak Situation Eligibility for Compensation Eligibility for Compensation Exclusions Exclusions Owners Information – basis, Act, appeal Owners Information – basis, Act, appeal Categories of Poultry to be Compensated Categories of Poultry to be Compensated Base-line Value for Compensation - categories Base-line Value for Compensation - categories Compensation Rates – apply homly across T&T Compensation Rates – apply homly across T&T NAIMC – responsibilities, members NAIMC – responsibilities, members Compensation Assessment Team –members,role Compensation Assessment Team –members,role Compensation Sub-Committee – members, roles Compensation Sub-Committee – members, roles

13. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting T&T AI Compensation Manual T&T AI Compensation Manual Stages 1 - 3: Pre-Outbreak SituationStages 1 - 3: Pre-Outbreak Situation Stage 4: Convening the Compensation Sub-Committee of NAIMC – effect procedureStage 4: Convening the Compensation Sub-Committee of NAIMC – effect procedure Stage 5: Mobilisation of Compensation Assessment Team –determine compensationStage 5: Mobilisation of Compensation Assessment Team –determine compensation Stage 6: Compensation Assessment Team-fnStage 6: Compensation Assessment Team-fn Stage 7: Responsibilities of the Project Management Office of NAIMC – data, claimStage 7: Responsibilities of the Project Management Office of NAIMC – data, claim Stage 8: Monitoring/Internal Control ProcessStage 8: Monitoring/Internal Control Process

14. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting T&T AI Compensation Payment Formula T&T AI Compensation Payment Formula BirdsBirds Other Items for Potential CompensationOther Items for Potential Compensation Commercial Poultry Appraisal Valuation Commercial Poultry Appraisal Valuation Market ValueMarket Value Cost of ProductionCost of Production BroilerBroiler Broiler BreederBroiler Breeder Table Egg LayersTable Egg Layers Birds at Pluck ShopsBirds at Pluck Shops

15. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting T&T AI Compensation Payment Formula T&T AI Compensation Payment Formula 100% MV {for backyard poultry}100% MV {for backyard poultry} Dr Ott: MV x IR = CR o {commercial poultry}Dr Ott: MV x IR = CR o {commercial poultry} Scenario 1: (MV x IR) x ER = CR 1Scenario 1: (MV x IR) x ER = CR 1 high biosecurity standard: (70 -80% MV) x 100% high biosecurity standard: (70 -80% MV) x 100% med biosecurity standard: (70 -80% MV) x 90% med biosecurity standard: (70 -80% MV) x 90% low biosecurity standard: (70 -80% MV) x 80% low biosecurity standard: (70 -80% MV) x 80% Scenario 2: (MV x IR) x ER = CR 2Scenario 2: (MV x IR) x ER = CR 2 ER = 55% if no a, no b, no c ER = 55% if no a, no b, no c ER = 70% if a, no b, no c a = registered owner ER = 70% if a, no b, no c a = registered owner ER = 85% if a, b, no c b = immediate reporting ER = 85% if a, b, no c b = immediate reporting ER = 100% if a, b, c c = satisfactory biosec ER = 100% if a, b, c c = satisfactory biosec

16. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting Some other issues discussed: Some other issues discussed: Compensation – not income subsidy/rehabCompensation – not income subsidy/rehab Rehabilitation – micro credit/insurancesRehabilitation – micro credit/insurances Budget required - not only for compensation, but also for C&D, staffBudget required - not only for compensation, but also for C&D, staff Compensate only for officially culled birds?Compensate only for officially culled birds? Culling forms, staff, supervision, recordingCulling forms, staff, supervision, recording

17. ILT Outbreak 2004 Feb 2004 – 1 farm with 17,364 birds infected with ILT Feb 2004 – 1 farm with 17,364 birds infected with ILT 17,045 layers, 221 ducks, 97 roosters, 1 pet parrot 17,045 layers, 221 ducks, 97 roosters, 1 pet parrot Ministry of Agriculture Expenses Ministry of Agriculture Expenses USD 5,350 (rental & transportation of bins, off-site burial) USD 5,350 (rental & transportation of bins, off-site burial) USD 550 (rental of skid steer loader) USD 550 (rental of skid steer loader) USD 3,900 (equipment, materials, chemicals, ppe) USD 3,900 (equipment, materials, chemicals, ppe) USD 4,000 (labour - overtime payment, travelling claims) USD 4,000 (labour - overtime payment, travelling claims) USD 13,800 = total expense USD 13,800 = total expense Compensation to farmer Compensation to farmer USD 85,000 = amount paid USD 85,000 = amount paid Mid 2005 = date of payment Mid 2005 = date of payment

18. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting Presentation of the draft T&T AI Compensation Program at the local level: Presentation of the draft T&T AI Compensation Program at the local level: On April 10 th, 2008 – presentations to theOn April 10 th, 2008 – presentations to the 1. Permt Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture 2. NAIMC During week of April 14 th, 2008 – presentations toDuring week of April 14 th, 2008 – presentations to 1. Minister of Agriculture 2. Minister of Finance 3. Minister of Local Government Following amendments by the Ministers, a presentation will be made to the T&T CabinetFollowing amendments by the Ministers, a presentation will be made to the T&T Cabinet

19. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting Presentation of the draft T&T AI Compensation Program at the regional level: Presentation of the draft T&T AI Compensation Program at the regional level: On April 2 nd, 2008 – presentation to the CARICOM CVOs at the CARICOM CVO Meeting in AntiguaOn April 2 nd, 2008 – presentation to the CARICOM CVOs at the CARICOM CVO Meeting in Antigua On May, 2008 – presentation to CARICOM COTEDOn May, 2008 – presentation to CARICOM COTED Thereafter, a modified draft T&T model will be presented to the CARICOM Parliamentary CouncilThereafter, a modified draft T&T model will be presented to the CARICOM Parliamentary Council Presentations made to each CPA member country, subsequently working toward the development of national drafts in each CARICOM statePresentations made to each CPA member country, subsequently working toward the development of national drafts in each CARICOM state

20. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting Presentation of the draft T&T AI Compensation Program at the hemispheric level: Presentation of the draft T&T AI Compensation Program at the hemispheric level: On July 16 th, 2008 – presentation at the Western Hemispheric Compensation Mechanism Workshop in PanamaOn July 16 th, 2008 – presentation at the Western Hemispheric Compensation Mechanism Workshop in Panama

21. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting Some areas presently being addressed: Some areas presently being addressed: Training of technical staff in avian specie identification by the Wildlife Division, Ministry of EnvironmentTraining of technical staff in avian specie identification by the Wildlife Division, Ministry of Environment Registration of poultry farms, pluck shops, pet shops, private aviaries by Technical Sub-CommitteeRegistration of poultry farms, pluck shops, pet shops, private aviaries by Technical Sub-Committee Improvement of Veterinary Lab - AI diagnosticsImprovement of Veterinary Lab - AI diagnostics AI surveillance of commercial poultry, backyard poultry and wild birds by Technical Sub-CommitteeAI surveillance of commercial poultry, backyard poultry and wild birds by Technical Sub-Committee

22. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting Some areas presently being addressed: Some areas presently being addressed: Offering of soft loans for improved poultry farm biosecurity measures (bird-proofing of pens) and construction of tunnel-ventilated poultry housingOffering of soft loans for improved poultry farm biosecurity measures (bird-proofing of pens) and construction of tunnel-ventilated poultry housing Ammendment of Laws pertinent to compensation by the Legal Sub-Committee of the NAIMCAmmendment of Laws pertinent to compensation by the Legal Sub-Committee of the NAIMC Animal Diseases and Importation Act of 1954 Animal Diseases and Importation Act of 1954 Public awareness campaigns on AI, Improvement of Farm Biosecurity and Cottage Processors Code of Practice by Technical Sub-Committee of the NAIMCPublic awareness campaigns on AI, Improvement of Farm Biosecurity and Cottage Processors Code of Practice by Technical Sub-Committee of the NAIMC

23. T&T AI Compensation Program Meeting Issues still to be addressed: Issues still to be addressed: Determination of market value of backyard birds and game birds (bird value surveys)Determination of market value of backyard birds and game birds (bird value surveys) Payment = % X Compensation FormulaPayment = % X Compensation Formula Eligibilty for compensation – eggs?Eligibilty for compensation – eggs? Smuggling of avian species into T&TSmuggling of avian species into T&T Shortage of human resourceShortage of human resource NAIMC – AI compensation budgetNAIMC – AI compensation budget Poultry Industry – feed/hatching egg taxPoultry Industry – feed/hatching egg tax Payment time frame for compensationPayment time frame for compensation

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