Controlling the Spread of Avian Influenza

Even as detections of high path avian influenza are continuing, there are at least a few encouraging signs. Gary Crawford reports that experts say the one key to controlling the spread of it is fast reaction to reported detections. It’s been noted this virus is prevalent in wild birds, and thus bio-security is important in keeping high path avian influenza …

Alabama Poultry Producers Urged to Practice Strict Bio-Security

There have been various reports the past few weeks about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), mostly in in the Midwest and Northern parts of the country. But none-the-less, the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association is keeping a close eye on these disease reports. Their CEO, Johnny Adams, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman so far it’s not spreading from farm to farm due to good …

More Lethal Avian Influenza Found

The USDA reported outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in South Dakota and Maryland over the weekend, adding concerns that wild birds are still spreading the disease across the U.S. Farmers have to kill their flocks after the disease gets detected, and Mexico, China, and Korea have imposed state-specific import restrictions in response. The losses come at the same time …

Iowa Confirms Avian Flu in Poultry Flock

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) this week confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The virus was found in a non-commercial, backyard poultry flock in Southwest Iowa. The state’s Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says, “We are working with USDA and other partners to implement our plans and protect the …