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Washington’s first HPAI case involved 1 million layers

The year’s first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed in the state of Washington, when a flock of 1,015,500 commercial egg layers was infected.

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Avian flu affects 1.2 million South Dakota hens

A flock of more than 1.2 million commercial egg laying hens in Moody County, South Dakota, has been affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Layer farm in London, Ontario.

Japan, South Korea report spread of avian flu

Over the past month, there has been a sharp uptick in reported outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in farmed poultry in both these Asian nations.

Another potential avian flu case found in Indiana turkeys

A commercial turkey flock in Martin County, Indiana, was depopulated after it was determined to be at high risk of exposure to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Doctor using red pen draw circle on avian influenza

General media needs to be informed about bird flu

These last few days, bird flu has been spreading all over Latin America – Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru and Chile. At the same time, Brazil and Argentina are being surrounded. Brazil, in particular, has strengthened protocols to avoid the disease entering their strong poultry industry.

Avian flu hits flock of 298,100 Minnesota turkeys

The latest case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to be confirmed in Minnesota involved a flock of 298,100 commercial meat turkeys.

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Is it time to change the avian influenza control rules?

China’s loosening of COVID-19 rules could prove an example to the poultry industry in its approach to avian influenza.

Scientific sampling of eggs in poor condition, analysis of avian influenza in humans, conceptual image

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Service truck disinfection can aid poultry biosecurity

Service trucks from Boehringer Ingelheim now feature built-in disinfection systems designed to help improve the biosecurity of poultry houses.

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Avian flu confirmed in 5 states, presumed in another

Cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in commercial flocks in Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado, while a presumed positive case has been reported in Indiana.

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USDA preparing avian flu risk assessment tool

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) hopes to use data that it gained from studying commercial poultry farms hit by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in 2022 to better equip producers from being affected in 2023 and beyond.

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Is Gov. Noem paying attention to avian flu in South Dakota?

You can’t deny that highly pathogenic avian influenza is a big problem in South Dakota, but if you Google something like “Kristi Noem and avian influenza,” you won’t find much, if anything at all.

Gov. Kristi Noem (Courtesy South Dakota governor's office)

Will avian influenza reach Brazil?

Brazil’s sanitary status as free from avian influenza looks to be increasingly to risk as neighboring countries report a return of the virus.

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