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The Tennessee state veterinarian has released the control zone surrounding two Lincoln County poultry farms affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The statewide poultry health advisory is also lifted, and poultry owners can now resume regular activity. “We have determined through extensive testing that HPAI has not spread to other poultry flocks in our … Continued
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Tennessee state veterinarian have confirmed a second case of highly pathogenic H7N9 avian influenza in a commercial breeder flock in Lincoln County, Tennessee. This H7N9 strain is of North American wild bird lineage and is the same strain of avian … Continued
Alabama State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier in consultation with state Department of Agriculture Commissioner John McMillan has issued a stop movement order for certain poultry in Alabama. According to ABC News following a press conference March 14, Frazier’s stop-movement mandate prohibits show birds, poultry at auctions, exhibitions, and flea markets from being moved. Frazier stated … Continued
Poultry owners urged to increase biosecurity efforts In addition to the high-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) case in Lincoln County, Tennessee, low-pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) outbreaks have also been reported in Tennessee and Wisconsin. In Tennessee, the state veterinarian on March 9 confirmed that a flock of chickens at a commercial poultry breeding operation has tested … Continued
By Dr. Eva Pendleton From NAGA News Archives Over the course of a typical season, various conditions affect game bird health. Winter is usually down time when commercial bird pens and buildings are empty. In the early Spring, breeding resumes, and hatcheries are prepped for the new season. Chick quality is usually good in the … Continued
March 5, 2017, Washington – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H7 avian influenza (HPAI) of North American wild bird lineage in a commercial chicken breeder flock in Lincoln County, Tennessee. This is the first confirmed case of HPAI in … Continued
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites the public to review and comment on proposed changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) Program Standards. The proposed updates would amend the Program Standards by establishing new biosecurity principles and updating some testing procedures. NPIP is a cooperative federal-state-industry mechanism for … Continued
In 2015, quick action by the North American Gamebird Association in response to outbreaks of the avian flu helped keep game birds supplied to hunting preserves all over the country. While that work continues, another serious threat emerged this year that required quick action. And once again, NAGA met the challenge. Earlier this year, NAGA … Continued
Public health officials wearing white hazmat suits and masks dumped the chickens into green plastic bins at a wholesale poultry market in central Hong Kong. The bins were then pumped with carbon dioxide to kill the birds.
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