The sentinel chicken flocks serve as an early warning system for the detection of SLE, WEE, and WNV transmitted by mosquitoes within the district boundaries. Blood samples are taken bi-weekly from the sentinel chickens and analyzed by the CDPH’s Viral and Rickettsial Disease Lab to determine the presence of virus antibodies, indicating whether mosquitoes in the area have transmitted a virus that could potentially infect people and animals. This early detection allows us the increase our control efforts and public outreach to prevent the human infections. The AVMVCD utilizes 10 flocks throughout the district.
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Website Accessibility Policy
Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
