The two Victorian H7 strains of avian influenza have been successfully eradicated, but some farmers fear more frequent outbreaks and egg shortages could be on the horizon.
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is receiving increasing reports of sick or dead wild birds on the Eastern Shore.
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ZooAmerica relocates some birds due to avian flu concernsWorries about the bird flu have prompted ZooAmerica in Hershey to make some changes. It's temporarily relocating its bird population to avoid contact with wild birds that may be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Minnesota and Iowa were added to the National Milk Testing Strategy on Jan. 8. There are now 36 states involved in the testing for the avian influenza virus.
State agricultural officials have suspended all poultry exhibitions, shows, swaps, meets, and sales at flea markets or auction markets in response to the ongoing threat of avian flu. In a Thursday press release,
State agencies are issuing avian influenza (HPAI) precautions after detection of the virus in locations they manage. Although the chance of encountering a diseased animal—even less of catching or transmitting it—the safety steps are simple and procedures most readers likely already follow.
New York State DEC collected several goose carcasses and transported them to Cornell University where they later tested positive for Avian Flu (HPAI).
The recent uptick of highly pathogenic avian influenza across the state of Indiana has producers on high alert to curb the spread of the virus. Denise Derrer Spears with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says more than a six mile barrier is put in place immediately following a positive test result.
Two European regulators said on Wednesday they were tracking variants of the avian influenza virus due to the threat of the pathogen adapting to spread between humans and triggering future pandemics, reported Reuters .
With the advent of cases of avian flu in southern New England, and the rise in egg prices due to limited supply as a result, concerns are rising about the threat and impact of the fowl-borne illness.
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