Bird Flu Detected in Several U.S. Commercial Turkey Flocks Last Week
Last week, several commercial turkey operations spanning four states reported positive detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), a highly contagious and often fatal disease in birds.
HPAI can be spread by direct or indirect contact with infected domestic or wild birds including ducks and geese. The disease can also be spread by contact with the virus on surfaces such as hands, shoes, clothing, and animal fur.
Poultry owners are urged to increase their biosecurity practices to protect their flocks, especially with fall migration underway.
California
On October 26, HPAI was detected in...
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