Avian influenza confirmed in Wayne County backyard flock
Wayne County has its first confirmed case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, state officials reported Friday. The "bird flu" virus was first detected in Michigan in 2022; and has been the focus of attention in recent weeks both in the state and across the country.
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The virus was detected in a backyard flock in the U.S. territory, as well as in commercial poultry in Maryland and two Canadian provinces.
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The West Virginia Department of Agriculture announced that a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was confirmed in a backyard flock in Pocahontas County. According to a press release, the case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Pocahontas County marks the second case in domestic
First outbreak of H5N1 bird flu identified in Wayne County backyard flock
"The affected premises is currently under quarantine, and the birds were depopulated to prevent disease spread," MDARD said in a statement issued Thursday afternoon.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
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