niman Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing another confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This brings the total number of cases of HPAI in Nebraska this year to 13. The 13 th farm is a commercial flock of laying birds in Dixon County. https://nda.nebraska.gov/press/november2022/NDA Announces 13th Case of HPAI.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 November 26, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Christin Kamm 402-471-6856 NDA REPORTS ADDITIONAL CASE OF HPAI IN NEBRASKA LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing another confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This brings the total number of cases of HPAI in Nebraska this year to 13. The 13 th farm is a commercial flock of laying birds in Dixon County. According to NDA State Veterinarian Dr. Roger Dudley, the affected flock will be depopulated and will be disposed of in an approved manner. NDA will establish a 6.2-mile control zone, as is USDA policy, around the affected premises. Poultry producers should know the signs and symptoms of HPAI and notify NDA immediately of sick or dying birds. HPAI is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily among birds through nasal and eye secretions, as well as manure. The virus can be spread in various ways from flock to flock, including by wild birds, through contact with infected poultry, by equipment, and on the clothing and shoes of caretakers. Wild birds can carry the virus without becoming sick, while domesticated birds can become very sick. Symptoms of HPAI in poultry include: a decrease in water consumption; lack of energy and appetite; decreased egg production or soft-shelled, misshapen eggs; nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing; incoordination; and diarrhea. HPAI can also cause sudden death in birds even if they aren’t showing any other symptoms. HPAI can survive for weeks in contaminated environments. NDA is encouraging bird owners to prevent contact between their birds and wildlife and to practice strict biosecurity measures. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flock, they should report it to NDA immediately at 402-471-2351. More information for producers can be found at https://nda.nebraska.gov/animal/avian/index.html or http://healthybirds.aphis.usda.gov. Enhanced biosecurity helps prevent the introduction and spread of viruses and diseases including HPAI. NDA and USDA have resources available to help poultry owners step up their biosecurity efforts. • Know the warning signs of infectious bird diseases like HPAI. Be on the lookout for unusual signs of behavior, severe illness and/or sudden deaths. - more - Page 2 of 2 • Restrict access to your property and poultry. • Keep it clean. Wear clean clothes, scrub boots/shoes with disinfectant and wash hands thoroughly before and after contact with your flock. • If you, your employees, or family have been on other farms, or other places where there is livestock and/or poultry, clean and disinfect your vehicle tires and equipment before returning home. • Don’t share equipment, tools, or other supplies with other livestock or poultry owners. • In addition to practicing good biosecurity, all bird owners should prevent contact between their birds and wild birds, making sure wild birds cannot access domestic poultry’s feed and water sources. • Report sick birds immediately to: NDA at 402-471-2351; the USDA at 866-536-7593; or your veterinarian. Early detection is important to prevent the spread of disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the risk to people getting HPAI infections from birds is low. All poultry entering Nebraska must be accompanied by a VS form 9-3 or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI, or health certificate). If you are considering moving an animal into Nebraska from an affected state, please call 402- 471-2351 to learn more. Nebraska poultry owners wanting to ship poultry out of state should consult the state veterinarians of the destination states for import requirements. # # # Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Current Status of Impacted Farms Location Flock Size Flock Type Depopulation Disposal Method Surveillance / Control Zone Merrick County 100 birds or under Mixed–Chicken/Waterfowl Completed Incineration completed Surveillance zone released Butler County – 1 570,000 Broilers Completed Composting completed Control & surveillance zones released Butler County – 2 400,000 Broilers Completed Composting completed Control & surveillance zones released Holt County 50 birds or under Mixed–Chicken/Waterfowl Completed Incineration completed Surveillance zone released Scotts Bluff County 50 birds or under Mixed–Chicken/Waterfowl Completed Incineration completed Surveillance zone released Dixon County 1.7 million Laying Hens Completed Composting completed Control & surveillance zone released Knox County 2.1 million Laying Hens Completed Composting completed Control & surveillance zone released Washington County 55 birds or under Mixed–Chicken/Waterfowl Completed Incineration completed Surveillance zone released Dawes County 50 birds or under Chickens Completed Incineration completed Surveillance zone released York County – 1 159,000 birds Gamebirds Completed Burial completed Control & surveillance zone released Box Butte 100 birds or under Chickens Completed Incineration completed Surveillance zone released York County – 2 33,500 Gamebirds Completed Burial completed Control & surveillance zone released Dixon County - 2 1.8 million Laying Hens In Process N/A at this time Control zone being established Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 map update https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1E2wqF61M_F0pc9zOvoEs075hbeDW_Lot&ll=42.2818061415515%2C-96.85169603119927&z=13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted November 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 Nebraska Dixon02 Commercial Table Egg Layer 1,700,000 11/25/22 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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