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Over the last few months, HPAI has been detected in Canada and in the United States, along all North American flyways. In early March, the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the detection of HPAI in a commercial flock in Stoddard County, and additional detections have spread across the state. A national multi-agency response to increase surveillance in wild birds is underway. MDC has contacted wildlife rehabilitators, falconer groups, and other key stakeholders to assist with surveillance. MDC has confirmed that wild birds have tested positive for HPAI in several Missouri counties. (Refer to map and table below for current data.) Media Body Positives in Wild Birds County Species Clay American White Pelican Pettis Ross's Goose Randolph Snow Goose St. Charles Bald Eagle St. Louis Hooded Merganser https://mdc.mo.gov/wildlife/wildlife-diseases/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-hpai

1 H5 Bald Eagle St Charles MO The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in an American white pelican in Clay County, Mo. Confirmation came from the National Veterinary Services Lab in Ames, Iowa. Additionally, the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab has confirmed positive birds from Pettis, Randolph, and St. Charles counties. https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-found-missouri-wild-birds

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Over the last few months, HPAI has been detected in Canada and in the United States, along all North American flyways. In early March, the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the detection of HPAI in a commercial flock in Stoddard County, and additional detections have spread across the state. A national multi-agency response to increase surveillance in wild birds is underway. MDC has contacted wildlife rehabilitators, falconer groups, and other key stakeholders to assist with surveillance. MDC has confirmed that wild birds have tested positive for HPAI in several Missouri counties. (Refer to map and table below for current data.) Media Body Positives in Wild Birds County Species Clay American White Pelican Pettis Ross's Goose Randolph Snow Goose St. Charles Bald Eagle St. Louis Hooded Merganser https://mdc.mo.gov/wildlife/wildlife-diseases/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-hpai

1 H5 Snow Goose Randolph MO The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in an American white pelican in Clay County, Mo. Confirmation came from the National Veterinary Services Lab in Ames, Iowa. Additionally, the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab has confirmed positive birds from Pettis, Randolph, and St. Charles counties. https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-found-missouri-wild-birds

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Over the last few months, HPAI has been detected in Canada and in the United States, along all North American flyways. In early March, the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the detection of HPAI in a commercial flock in Stoddard County, and additional detections have spread across the state. A national multi-agency response to increase surveillance in wild birds is underway. MDC has contacted wildlife rehabilitators, falconer groups, and other key stakeholders to assist with surveillance. MDC has confirmed that wild birds have tested positive for HPAI in several Missouri counties. (Refer to map and table below for current data.) Media Body Positives in Wild Birds County Species Clay American White Pelican Pettis Ross's Goose Randolph Snow Goose St. Charles Bald Eagle St. Louis Hooded Merganser

1 H5 Ross's Goose Pettis MO The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in an American white pelican in Clay County, Mo. Confirmation came from the National Veterinary Services Lab in Ames, Iowa. Additionally, the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab has confirmed positive birds from Pettis, Randolph, and St. Charles counties. https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-found-missouri-wild-birds

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Over the last few months, HPAI has been detected in Canada and in the United States, along all North American flyways. In early March, the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the detection of HPAI in a commercial flock in Stoddard County, and additional detections have spread across the state. A national multi-agency response to increase surveillance in wild birds is underway. MDC has contacted wildlife rehabilitators, falconer groups, and other key stakeholders to assist with surveillance. MDC has confirmed that wild birds have tested positive for HPAI in several Missouri counties. (Refer to map and table below for current data.) Media Body Positives in Wild Birds County Species Clay American White Pelican Pettis Ross's Goose Randolph Snow Goose St. Charles Bald Eagle St. Louis Hooded Merganser

News from the region Statewide By Jill Pritchard Published Date 03/10/2022 Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in an American white pelican in Clay County, Mo. Confirmation came from the National Veterinary Services Lab in Ames, Iowa. Additionally, the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab has confirmed positive birds from Pettis, Randolph, and St. Charles counties. Avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, was first confirmed in a commercial poultry flock in Stoddard County on March 3, and a backyard flock in Bates County on March 4. MDC is working closely with the Missouri Department of Agriculture and other state and federal agencies to monitor the spread of the virus. “Avian influenza viruses naturally occur in bird populations, especially waterfowl, shorebirds, and domestic birds such as chickens and turkeys,” said MDC State Wildlife Veterinarian Sherri Russell. “We have been monitoring this strain since early January, when it was detected in the eastern United States and Canada.” Avian influenza spreads as birds along the North American flyways intermingle with infected birds from Europe and Asia. The viruses are transmitted from bird to bird through fecal droppings, saliva, and nasal discharges. There is a risk for spillover from wild birds into domestic poultry and then back again from poultry to wild birds, resulting in further spread. “Fortunately, avian influenza does not present an immediate public health concern, although on rare occasions it has infected humans and other animals,” said Dr. Russell. “We recommend you avoid handling sick or dead birds, and to report sick or dead wild birds, especially waterfowl to MDC.” Wildlife Health staff are interested in reports of single waterfowl, raptor, or avian scavengers with neurological symptoms – tremors, head tilting, lethargy, loss of coordination, inability to fly or walk properly, or trouble standing upright. They are also interested in waterfowl or other waterbird deaths involving more than five birds where the cause of death is unknown. Citizens can report sick or dead birds by emailing [email protected] or calling their local MDC office. Hunters are advised to take common sense precautions when handling harvested birds in the field or at home. They should be aware that it is possible to transport avian influenza viruses on boats, waders, or other equipment, especially if it isn’t dry before moving it from one site to another. Allowing hunting equipment to dry between outings will reduce this chance. “It is safe to eat poultry and wild game birds because normal cooking temperatures are hot enough to kill the virus,” said Dr. Russell. “Make sure to cook your meat to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.” Situation updates of ongoing avian influenza in wild birds are available at https://mdc.mo.gov/wildlife/wildlife-diseases/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-hpai. For domestic poultry situational updates and biosecurity information, visit the Missouri Department of Agriculture website, Agriculture.Mo.Gov/avian-influenza.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in an American white pelican in Clay County, Mo. Confirmation came from the National Veterinary Services Lab in Ames, Iowa. Additionally, the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab has confirmed positive birds from Pettis, Randolph, and St. Charles counties. https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-found-missouri-wild-birds

birds originating from or slaughtered in the 100 km ineligible zones on the attached map in Charles Mix County on or after February, 15 2022. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection/import-export/import-export-library/morocco

Egg products from birds originating from or slaughtered in the 100km ineligible zone on the attached map in Stoddard County on or after February 14, 2022.* https://www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection/import-export/import-export-library/morocco

Egg products from birds originating from or slaughtered in the 100km ineligible zone on the attached map in Cecil County on or after February 14, 2022. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection/import-export/import-export-library/morocco

Poultry and poultry-based meat products from birds originating from or slaughtered in the 100km ineligible zone on the attached map in New Castle County, DE on or after February 1, 2022 https://www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection/import-export/import-export-library/morocco

Egg products from birds originating from or slaughtered in the 100km ineligible zone on the attached map in Buena Vista County on or after February 16, 2022.* https://www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection/import-export/import-export-library/morocco

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The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Wildlife Services and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in a wild goose near Holmes Lake in Lincoln. This is the state’s first confirmed case of HPAI since 2015. https://www.morningagclips.com/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-detected-in-wild-bird-in-nebraska/

Positive Cases of HPAI in Missouri 37692 Case Number County Date Confirmed Positive Number of Poultry Type of Operation Status 1 Stoddard 3/3/22 294,751 Commercial Chicken Depopulated 2 Bates 3/4/22 51 Backyard Flock Depopulated 3 Jasper 3/8/22 28,525 Commercial Turkey Depopulated 4 Lawrence 3/9/22 37,692 Commercial Chicken Total: 361,019 Current Statewide Situation Total number of affected premises = 4 Total number of affected counties = 4 https://agriculture.mo.gov/avian-influenza.php

Positive Cases of HPAI in Missouri 37692 Case Number County Date Confirmed Positive Number of Poultry Type of Operation Status 1 Stoddard 3/3/22 294,751 Commercial Chicken Depopulated 2 Bates 3/4/22 51 Backyard Flock Depopulated 3 Jasper 3/8/22 28,525 Commercial Turkey Depopulated 4 Lawrence 3/9/22 37,692 Commercial Chicken Total: 361,019 Current Statewide Situation Total number of affected premises = 4 Total number of affected counties = 4 https://agriculture.mo.gov/avian-influenza.php

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Missouri Lawrence 3/9/2022 Commercial Turkeys 37,770 https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-commercial-backyard-flocks

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10 km exclusion map https://www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media_file/2022-03/European_Union_031022_HPAI_New_Castle01_New_Castle02_DE_10k_zone.pdf