It is important that the NAD contingency plan be considered by all major stakeholders, including the political, financial, legislative and bureaucratic parts of government and all the other major poultry sector stakeholders. They should have the opportunity to contribute to the plan through consultations before it is finalized. Finally, the NAD contingency plan should be approved at the highest level of government. This approach will enable all stakeholders to collectively participate in the implementation of the plan in an emergency situation.