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The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a flock of commercial layer chickens in Sioux County, Iowa. This is Iowa’s fourth detection within poultry in 2024, and the first since June. https://lnkd.in/gYvsAzFq

Explore the factors contributing to the ongoing spread of bird flu and learn about effective preventive measures to protect both humans and poultry. #blogpost #VirusDecontamination #TACTFortWorth #TACT

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected three cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) within Iowa. The cases include a commercial layer flock in Sioux County, a commercial turkey flock in Worth County, and a backyard mixed species flock in Monona County. Iowa has now had 11 detections of H5N1 HPAI within poultry in 2024. Read full story at https://lnkd.in/gzeVzQRR

The global landscape of avian influenza continues to evolve, and staying ahead of this threat is crucial for animal and public health. The CDC's latest update highlights significant developments, including 27 human cases detected in the U.S. in 2024, a stark reminder of the potential zoonotic risks posed by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). As researchers, it's essential to integrate these insights into our work, enhancing biosecurity measures and fostering collaboration. Recent studies emphasize the increasing risk of zoonotic spillover, highlighting the urgent need for stronger surveillance systems and international data-sharing initiatives. With outbreaks extending across continents, our collective expertise is more important than ever to protect both animal populations and public health. What strategies are you currently exploring in your work to mitigate these risks? Let’s discuss! #OneHealth #AvianInfluenza #Biosecurity #PublicHealth #AnimalHealth https://lnkd.in/eNm9GB-p

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) in a commercial layer flock in Sioux County. This is Iowa’s sixth detection of H5N1 HPAI within poultry in 2024. https://lnkd.in/gMtt7Rgy

Preliminary testing from the Maryland Department of Agriculture has identified the first case of Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Maryland since 2023 at a broiler farm in Caroline County. With 3 cases identified on the Delmarva peninsula this year, we remind poultry farmers to enhance their biosecurity practices and report any increase in sick birds to MDA and the USDA. More information available at the HPAI resource page on our website: https://lnkd.in/eHmediRD

💭This time 2 years ago💭➡️ 'Record avian flu outbreak sees 48m birds culled in UK and EU' - BBC - https://lnkd.in/eqmThjji Everyone in the poultry industry and further afield remembers the devastating numbers of birds that were culled from the winter of 2021 to the winter of 2023/24 because of bird flu infections. We have now entered the high risk period for bird flu in the UK, many cases of bird flu in pheasants and wild birds have already been reported leading to the government raising the risk level and urging vigilance for keepers of birds. We are also seeing a global increase in AI affecting many species including cattle, foxes and domestic cats. It is now increasingly important that farm managers and poultry farm owners check their biosecurity measures and ensure that everything possible is being done to protect the flocks and to stop another pandemic of bird flu. We can help! - We are now offering a free comprehensive biosecurity survey for farms to ensure that standards are kept high. If you are interested, please send us an email at lorenzo.ingram@interhatch.com or give us a call on 01246 264646. https://lnkd.in/ePXMxu-5

A study on avian flu control in Ivory Coast highlights the need for better collaboration between vets, poultry industry and environmentalists to improve preparedness.🦠 Stronger collaboration is needed for more effective control. 🔗 https://ow.ly/wibN50THxII

Avian Flu Update! The USDA has provided reassurance that the virus can be eliminated in cattle. While the risk to humans remains low, testing is ongoing. Read this article to learn more about what this means for your poultry and cattle populations.#birdflu #outbreakcontrol