H5N1 HPAI Layer Chicken Breeder Farm Washington01 County Maryland

[niman]

PDA has announced that a non-negative H5 result has been reported in a layer chicken breeder flock of 2,400 birds in Washington County, Maryland. Further results are pending at NVSL.

On the PA side of the border, there are two commercial flocks in the control area (permitting needed), and 25 in the surveillance zone. PDA is currently looking for a sample drop-off site in the area.

https://pfb.com/biosecurity-is-key-in-preventing-avian-influenza-spread/

Edited November 30, 2022 by niman

[niman]

map update

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1E2wqF61M_F0pc9zOvoEs075hbeDW_Lot&ll=39.71674864516543%2C-77.79382789651595&z=14

[niman]

PDA has received new information on the number of birds in the Maryland flock mentioned in the Nov. 28 update. There were approximately 24,000 birds in the breeder flock before depopulation.

A potential sample drop-off site has been identified in the Chambersburg area. The address and schedule will be provided once it is confirmed.

https://pfb.com/biosecurity-is-key-in-preventing-avian-influenza-spread/

[niman]

map update

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1E2wqF61M_F0pc9zOvoEs075hbeDW_Lot&ll=39.71674864516543%2C-77.79382789651595&z=14

[niman]

BAH update

https://padeptag.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=a9066a3d68a443a08043766cb84bf4ae

[niman]

map update

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1E2wqF61M_F0pc9zOvoEs075hbeDW_Lot&ll=39.70606569365283%2C-77.75964742218828&z=15

[niman]

1/30/22 Update

PDA has reported that the test results for H5, 2.3.4.4 (HPAI) for the Maryland flock referenced over the past two days have been confirmed by NVSL. The PADLS map has been updated to reflect the new control area and surveillance zone.

PDA has also confirmed a new sample drop site starting Dec. 1, which will be open only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-10 AM for AI swab samples from flocks affected by the control area or surveillance zone. The drop off site will be located at the tennis courts:

Greene Township Park
4001 Black Gap Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202

[niman]

Maryland Washington01 Commercial Table Breeder 24,600 11/29/22 

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-commercial-backyard-flocks

[niman]

map update

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1E2wqF61M_F0pc9zOvoEs075hbeDW_Lot&ll=39.70606569365283%2C-77.75964742218828&z=15