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Commercial 13 week old breeding turkeys (ON-IP1). TOTAL Animal 5778 750 750 5028 https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=51987

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10 km exclusion map https://www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media_file/2022-04/Mauritius_HPAI_Cherokee01_IA_10k_zone_04082022.pdf

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A deadly strain of bird flu sweeping through flocks around the country is in Vermont. At least two bald eagles were found dead and tested positive for avian influenza, known as bird flu. The eagles were found in Grand Isle and Chittenden counties near Lake Champlain. Bird flu has been spreading across the country, and I have confirmed it has hit the Green Mountain State. https://www.wcax.com/2022/04/08/deadly-strain-avian-flu-found-vermont/

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A deadly strain of bird flu sweeping through flocks around the country is in Vermont. At least two bald eagles were found dead and tested positive for avian influenza, known as bird flu. The eagles were found in Grand Isle and Chittenden counties near Lake Champlain. Bird flu has been spreading across the country, and I have confirmed it has hit the Green Mountain State. https://www.wcax.com/2022/04/08/deadly-strain-avian-flu-found-vermont/

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USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Colorado Published: Apr 9, 2022 Print Contacts: [email protected] WASHINGTON, April 9, 2022 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock (poultry) in Pitkin County, Colorado. Samples from the flock were tested at the Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, and confirmed at the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. APHIS is working closely with state animal health officials in the state on a joint incident response. State officials quarantined the affected premises, and birds on the property will be depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. Birds from the flock will not enter the food system. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recent HPAI detections do not present an immediate public health concern. No human cases of these avian influenza viruses have been detected in the United States. As a reminder, the proper handling and cooking of all poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165 ˚F is recommended as a general food safety precaution. As part of existing avian influenza response plans, Federal and State partners are working jointly on additional surveillance and testing in areas around the affected flocks. The United States has the strongest AI surveillance program in the world, and USDA is working with its partners to actively look for the disease in commercial poultry operations, live bird markets and in migratory wild bird populations. Anyone involved with poultry production from the small backyard to the large commercial producer should review their biosecurity activities to assure the health of their birds. APHIS has materials about biosecurity, including videos, checklists, and a toolkit available at: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/defend-the-flock-program/dtf-resources/dtf-resources. USDA will report these findings to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) as well as international trading partners. USDA also continues to communicate with trading partners to encourage adherence to OIE standards and minimize trade impacts. OIE trade guidelines call on countries to base trade restrictions on sound science and, whenever possible, limit restrictions to those animals and animal products within a defined region that pose a risk of spreading disease of concern. OIE trade guidelines also call on member countries to not impose bans on the international trade of poultry commodities in response to notifications in non-poultry. APHIS will continue to announce the first case of HPAI in commercial and backyard flocks detected in a State but will not announce subsequent detections in the State. All cases in commercial and backyard flocks will be listed on the APHIS website at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/2022-hpai. In addition to practicing good biosecurity, all bird owners should prevent contact between their birds and wild birds and report sick birds or unusual bird deaths to State/Federal officials, either through their state veterinarian or through APHIS’ toll-free number at 1-866-536-7593. APHIS urges producers to consider bringing birds indoors when possible to further prevent exposures. The Animal Health Protection Act authorizes APHIS to provide indemnity payments to producers for birds and eggs that must be depopulated during a disease response. APHIS also provides compensation for disposal activities and virus elimination activities. Additional information on biosecurity for backyard flocks can be found at http://healthybirds.aphis.usda.gov. Additional background Avian influenza (AI) is caused by an influenza type A virus which can infect poultry (such as chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, domestic ducks, geese, and guinea fowl) and is carried by free flying waterfowl such as ducks, geese and shorebirds. AI viruses are classified by a combination of two groups of proteins: hemagglutinin or “H” proteins, of which there are 16 (H1–H16), and neuraminidase or “N” proteins, of which there are 9 (N1–N9). Many different combinations of “H” and “N” proteins are possible. Each combination is considered a different subtype and can be further broken down into different strains which circulate within flyways/geographic regions. AI viruses are further classified by their pathogenicity (low or high)—the ability of a particular virus strain to produce disease in domestic poultry.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock (poultry) in Pitkin County, Colorado. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/newsroom/stakeholder-info/sa_by_date/sa-2022/hpai-co

New York County Date Confirmed Flock Type Suffolk County February 18, 2022 Backyard flock (non-poultry) Dutchess County February 24, 2022 Upland game birds (non-poultry) Ulster County February 24, 2022 Backyard flock (non-poultry) Suffolk County March 23, 2022 Upland game birds and waterfowl Suffolk County March 25, 2022 Upland game birds Monroe County March 29, 2022 Backyard flock (poultry) Orleans County April 5, 2022 Backyard flock (poultry) Fulton County April 6, 2022 Backyard flock (non-poultry) https://agriculture.ny.gov/animals/poultry

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HPAI-Positive Premises https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/HPAIWisconsin.aspx County Date # of Poultry Operation Status Jefferson 3/14/22 2,757,767 Commercial poultry Depopulated Rock 4/1/22 22 Non-commercial poultry Depopulated Racine 4/7/22 204 Non-commercial poultry Depopulated Barron 4/8/22 78,000 Commercial poultry Restricted

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Identified in Barron County Flock FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2022 Contact: Kevin Hoffman, Public Information Officer, (608) 224-5005, [email protected] MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Barron County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are working with animal health officials on a joint incident response. Birds on the property will be depopulated to prevent spread of the disease. This is Wisconsin’s fourth detection of HPAI among domestic flocks. In an effort to prevent spread of the disease, DATCP issued an order on April 7 immediately suspending poultry shows and exhibits through May 31, 2022. Poultry owners are asked to continue using strong biosecurity practices and, when possible, move their birds indoors. To report increased mortality or signs of illness among domestic birds, contact DATCP at (608) 224-4872 (business hours) or (800) 943-0003 (after hours and weekends). Signs of HPAI in infected birds include: Sudden death without clinical signs Lack of energy or appetite Decrease in egg production; soft, misshapen eggs Purple discoloration of wattles, comb, and legs Difficulty breathing Runny nose, coughing, sneezing Stumbling or falling down Diarrhea Additional resources DATCP: HPAI in Wisconsin domestic birds Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Avian influenza and humans Wisconsin DNR: Avian influenza and wild birds ### Find more DATCP news in our newsroom, on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 20220409HPAIBarronCo.pdf

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Barron County. https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/WIDATCP/2022/04/09/file_attachments/2127585/20220409HPAIBarronCo.pdf

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Avian Influenza Detected in Saskatchewan Released on April 8, 2022 The Ministry of Agriculture is reminding poultry producers with flocks of all sizes to follow all necessary biosecurity protocols to keep their flocks free of diseases after a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 strain was detected in a wild bird in Saskatchewan. Samples collected from a snow goose found near Elrose have been confirmed positive for HPAI by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. This confirmation follows the detection of HPAI in poultry and wild birds in the United States and in several Canadian provinces. The last time HPAI was found in Saskatchewan in either commercial poultry or wild birds was in 2007. Protecting commercial flocks includes preventative measures such as keeping wild birds away from poultry flocks and their food and water supply, limiting visitors, and monitoring bird health. Producers should contact their veterinarian immediately if they have concerns about the health status of their flocks. If HPAI is suspected, producers should also contact their local Canadian Food Inspection Agency office. Small flocks are considered high-risk for HPAI infection as they are most often raised in an extensive fashion e.g. allowed access to outdoor pens or free-range. This means there is a high probability of contact with wild birds or environments visited by wild birds that may be contaminated with HPAI virus. Small flock owners are encouraged to confine their birds indoors if at all possible during this high risk period of wild bird migration, and follow the same measures indicated for commercial flocks. Typically, strains of avian flu do not cause obvious signs of disease in wild birds. However, this H5 strain has resulted in deaths in some species of wild birds, including snow geese and Canada geese, as well as some raptors. As migratory birds make their way back to Saskatchewan, please report any sick or dead birds to the Ministry of Environment to assist with monitoring efforts. If you find any of the following, please contact the Inquiry Centre at 1-800-567-4224 or [email protected]: Clusters of two or more dead waterfowl (e.g. ducks, geese) or other water birds. Dead raptors or avian scavengers (e.g. ravens, crows, gulls). Raptors, waterfowl or avian scavengers that appear to be sick. Large groups of dead birds (e.g. more than 50) of any species. Reports can also be made to the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative at 306-966-5815 or cwhc.wildlifesubmisisons.org. Although the risk of transmission to humans is considered low, people should not touch dead birds or other wildlife with their bare hands. Protective eyewear and masks are recommended as an additional precaution. Hands should be thoroughly washed before and after with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Birds should be placed in a plastic bag prior to submission. This strain of HPAI does not pose a food safety risk. Regular food safety and hygiene precautions should be followed when preparing wild game. Hunters should avoid eating birds that are visibly ill. Anyone with further questions on avian influenza in poultry can contact the Ministry of Agriculture's Veterinary Unit at 1-306-787-2150. -30- For more information, contact: Angela Hall Agriculture Regina Phone: 306-787-2359 Email: [email protected] Chris Hodges Environment Regina Phone: 306-787-0143 Email: [email protected]

Samples collected from a snow goose found near Elrose have been confirmed positive for HPAI by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. This confirmation follows the detection of HPAI in poultry and wild birds in the United States and in several Canadian provinces. https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2022/april/08/avian-influenza-detected-in-saskatchewan

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1 H5N1 Snowy Owl Dundas New Brunswick 2/10/22 start 46.33 -64.78 https://wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=52032

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