niman Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Wright County, Iowa. The virus was found in a commercial layer flock, and this is the first confirmed case of HPAI in Wright County in 2022. https://iowaagriculture.gov/news/confirmed-case-highly-pathogenic-AI-Wright-County Edited October 31, 2022 by niman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and USDA APHIS Confirm Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Commercial Layer Flock in Wright County, Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa (October 31, 2022) — The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Wright County, Iowa. The virus was found in a commercial layer flock, and this is the first confirmed case of HPAI in Wright County in 2022. “With HPAI continuing to be a significant threat across the country, this is a difficult and stressful time for poultry farmers and egg producers,” said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. “We have been preparing for the possibility of additional outbreaks and are working closely with USDA and producers to eradicate this disease from our state. With migration ongoing, we continue to emphasize the need for strict biosecurity on poultry farms and around backyard flocks to help prevent and limit the spread of this destructive virus.” Commercial and backyard flock owners should prevent contact between their birds and wild birds. Sick birds or unusual deaths among birds should be immediately reported to state or federal officials. Biosecurity resources and best practices are available at iowaagriculture.gov/biosecurity. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian immediately. Possible cases must also be reported to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at (515) 281-5305. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recent HPAI detections in birds do not present a public health concern. It remains safe to eat poultry products. As a reminder, consumers should always utilize the proper handling and cooking of eggs and poultry products. An internal temperature of 165˚F kills bacteria and viruses. About HPAI HPAI is highly contagious viral disease affecting bird populations. HPAI can travel in wild birds without those birds appearing sick, but is often fatal to domestic bird populations, including chickens and turkeys. The virus can spread through droppings or the nasal discharge of an infected bird, which can contaminate dust and soil. Signs of HPAI include: • Sudden increase in bird deaths without any clinical signs • Lethargy and lack of energy and appetite • Decrease in egg production • Soft- or thin-shelled or misshapen eggs • Swelling of the head, eyelids, comb, wattles, and hocks • Purple/blue discoloration of the wattles, comb, and legs • Difficulty breathing • Coughing, sneezing, and/or nasal discharge (runny nose) • Stumbling or falling down • Diarrhea For additional information on HPAI, please visit https://iowaagriculture.gov/animal-industry-bureau/avian-influenza. Commercial and Backyard HPAI Detections in Iowa Date County Flock Type 3/1/22 Pottawattamie Backyard Mixed Species 3/6/22 Buena Vista Commercial Turkey 3/10/22 Taylor Commercial Layer Chickens 3/17/22 Buena Vista Commercial Layer Chickens 3/20/22 Warren Backyard Mixed Species 3/23/22 Buena Vista Commercial Turkey 3/25/22 Franklin Commercial Pullet Chickens 3/28/22 Hamilton Commercial Turkey 3/28/22 Guthrie Commercial Layer Chickens 3/29/22 Buena Vista Commercial Turkey 3/31/22 Osceola Commercial Layer Chickens 3/31/22 Cherokee Commercial Turkey 4/2/22 Sac Commercial Turkey 4/2/22 Humboldt Commercial Breeding Chickens 4/4/22 Hamilton Commercial Turkey 4/5/22 Hardin Commercial Turkey 4/20/22 Bremer Commercial Turkey 4/22/22 Kossuth Backyard Mixed Species 5/2/22 Bremer Backyard Mixed Species 10/20/22 Dallas Backyard Mixed Species 10/31/22 Wright Commercial Layer Chickens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and USDA APHIS Confirm Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Commercial Layer Flock in Wright County, Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa (October 31, 2022) — The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Wright County, Iowa. The virus was found in a commercial layer flock, and this is the first confirmed case of HPAI in Wright County in 2022. “With HPAI continuing to be a significant threat across the country, this is a difficult and stressful time for poultry farmers and egg producers,” said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. “We have been preparing for the possibility of additional outbreaks and are working closely with USDA and producers to eradicate this disease from our state. With migration ongoing, we continue to emphasize the need for strict biosecurity on poultry farms and around backyard flocks to help prevent and limit the spread of this destructive virus.” Commercial and backyard flock owners should prevent contact between their birds and wild birds. Sick birds or unusual deaths among birds should be immediately reported to state or federal officials. Biosecurity resources and best practices are available at iowaagriculture.gov/biosecurity. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian immediately. Possible cases must also be reported to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at (515) 281-5305. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recent HPAI detections in birds do not present a public health concern. It remains safe to eat poultry products. As a reminder, consumers should always utilize the proper handling and cooking of eggs and poultry products. An internal temperature of 165˚F kills bacteria and viruses. About HPAI HPAI is highly contagious viral disease affecting bird populations. HPAI can travel in wild birds without those birds appearing sick, but is often fatal to domestic bird populations, including chickens and turkeys. The virus can spread through droppings or the nasal discharge of an infected bird, which can contaminate dust and soil. Signs of HPAI include: • Sudden increase in bird deaths without any clinical signs • Lethargy and lack of energy and appetite • Decrease in egg production • Soft- or thin-shelled or misshapen eggs • Swelling of the head, eyelids, comb, wattles, and hocks • Purple/blue discoloration of the wattles, comb, and legs • Difficulty breathing • Coughing, sneezing, and/or nasal discharge (runny nose) • Stumbling or falling down • Diarrhea For additional information on HPAI, please visit https://iowaagriculture.gov/animal-industry-bureau/avian-influenza. Commercial and Backyard HPAI Detections in Iowa Date County Flock Type 3/1/22 Pottawattamie Backyard Mixed Species 3/6/22 Buena Vista Commercial Turkey 3/10/22 Taylor Commercial Layer Chickens 3/17/22 Buena Vista Commercial Layer Chickens 3/20/22 Warren Backyard Mixed Species 3/23/22 Buena Vista Commercial Turkey 3/25/22 Franklin Commercial Pullet Chickens 3/28/22 Hamilton Commercial Turkey 3/28/22 Guthrie Commercial Layer Chickens 3/29/22 Buena Vista Commercial Turkey 3/31/22 Osceola Commercial Layer Chickens 3/31/22 Cherokee Commercial Turkey 4/2/22 Sac Commercial Turkey 4/2/22 Humboldt Commercial Breeding Chickens 4/4/22 Hamilton Commercial Turkey 4/5/22 Hardin Commercial Turkey 4/20/22 Bremer Commercial Turkey 4/22/22 Kossuth Backyard Mixed Species 5/2/22 Bremer Backyard Mixed Species 10/20/22 Dallas Backyard Mixed Species 10/31/22 Wright Commercial Layer Chickens
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niman Posted November 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 The Iowa Department of Agriculture reports that 1.1 million egg-laying chickens will be destroyed in Wright County due to the discovery of avian influenza. The ag department said this is the first known case of bird flu this year in Wright County, which produces the most eggs of any county in the U.S. https://www.kcci.com/article/wright-county-iowa-1-million-birds-in-iowa-to-be-destroyed-bird-flu/41824293# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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niman Posted November 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 Iowa Wright01 Commercial Table Egg Layer 1,100,00 10/31/22 https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-commercial-backyard-flocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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