Delaware - Bird flu in poultry 2022-2026

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Source: https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/ne...ck/6909424001/

Bird flu found in Delaware commercial chicken flock
Kristian Jaime
Salisbury Daily Times
Updated 1:10 p.m.Feb. 22, 2022

Tests conducted Wednesday by the Delaware Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed cases of avian flu in a Delaware chicken flock.

According to a DDA statement, poultry from the unnamed farm have tested positive for highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI).

The DDA also noted there is no public health concern, and avian influenza does not affect poultry meat or egg products, which remain safe to eat...

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Source: https://news.delaware.gov/2022/03/09...aryland-farms/

Two additional cases of avian influenza confirmed on Delaware and Maryland farms
Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 9, 2022

DOVER, Del. (March 9, 2022)— Federal laboratory testing has confirmed two cases of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI)—one pullet operation in New Castle County, Delaware, and one broiler flock in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. Following an investigation by the Delaware and Maryland Departments of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory has confirmed poultry from these farms have tested positive for highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI).

These avian influenza findings follow previously announced cases on farms in New Castle County, Delaware, and Cecil County, Maryland. Following these cases, federal and state partners have greatly expanded their surveillance sampling and testing regimen to better protect the poultry industry on the Delmarva Peninsula.

State officials have quarantined all affected premises, and birds on the properties are being or have been depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. Birds from affected flocks will not enter the food system...

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Source: https://news.delaware.gov/2022/03/17...delaware-farm/

First Case Of Avian Influenza Detected On Kent County, Delaware farm
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, March 17, 2022

DOVER, Del. (March 17, 2022)— Federal laboratory testing has confirmed a highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) case in a commercial broiler farm in Kent County, Delaware. Following an investigation by the Delaware Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed poultry from this farm tested positive for highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI).

This avian influenza detection follows previously announced cases on farms in New Castle County, Delaware, and Cecil and Queen Anne’s Counties, Maryland. Following these cases, federal and state partners have greatly expanded their surveillance sampling and testing regimen to better protect the poultry industry on the Delmarva Peninsula...

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Source: https://www.wboc.com/news/h5-avian-i...83adf437c.html


H5 Avian Influenza Presumptively Detected on Kent County Farm
Sean Curtis Jan 3, 2025 Updated 4 hrs ago

DOVER, DE - The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) has announced testing of a broiler flock in Kent County has resulted in the presumptive detection of H5 Avian Influenza, or bird flu.

A highly contagious airborne respiratory virus, bird flu spreads quickly among both poultry, such as chickens, ducks and turkeys, and some wild species such as geese, shorebirds, and birds of prey. On December 28, Delaware officials announced a flock of wild snow geese had presumptively tested positive for the virus in Sussex County.

The DDA said on January 3 that additional samples from the Kent County flock have been sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory for confirmation....

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Delaware Announces First Presumptive Positive H5 Avian Influenza Case Detected on Kent County Farm in 2025

Friday, January 3, 2025

DOVER, Del. (January 3, 2025) – The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced this morning that preliminary testing of a commercial broiler flock in Kent County, Del., has returned presumptive positive H5 from the University of Delaware’s Lasher Laboratory in Georgetown, part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network. Additional samples have been sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) for further confirmation.

State officials have quarantined the affected premises, and the birds on the property are being depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. Birds from the affected flock will not enter the food system.

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Last week, Delaware announced presumptive positive H5 results in snow geese found at Prime Hook Beach. The state is still awaiting confirmatory results from NVSL. With the assistance of the public, more than 850 wild birds, a majority of them snow geese but including Canada geese, other waterfowl, vultures, and other birds, were reported dead via the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Sick and Dead Wildlife Reporting Form. While some of these may be duplicate reports, or deaths due to other causes, officials know that more birds have succumbed to the virus, dying in places out of sight.
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If You Have Sick Poultry or Experience Increased Mortality in Your Flock:
• Commercial poultry producers should follow the procedures of contacting the company they grow for when they notice signs of disease.
• Delaware backyard flock owners who notice any of the signs of HPAI in their flock should email the Delaware Poultry Health Hotline at poultry.health@delaware.gov or call 302-698-4507 and provide your contact information, size of flock, location, and concerns.

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Source: https://www.coasttv.com/news/bird-fl...97cbda709.html

Bird flu confirmed in Kent County flock
Madeleine Overturf 12 mins ago

DOVER, Del. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory has confirmed that a Kent County poultry farm tested positive for highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza (HPAI) of the Eurasian lineage 2.3.4.4b. The Delaware Department of Agriculture reported early indications that the virus is the D1.1 genotype commonly found in wild birds, though further sequencing is needed for confirmation...

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Sussex County Backyard Flock Tests Presumptive Positive for H5 Avian Influenza


Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

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DOVER, Del. (February 11, 2025) – The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced today that testing of a backyard flock in Sussex County, Del., has returned presumptive positive for H5 avian influenza from the University of Delaware’s Lasher Laboratory in Georgetown, part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network. Additional samples have been sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) for further confirmation. This is the first case of H5 avian influenza in poultry in Sussex County.

State officials have quarantined the affected premises, and birds on the property have been depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. Birds from the affected flock will not enter the food system.

Avian influenza is a highly contagious airborne respiratory virus that spreads quickly among birds through nasal and eye secretions and manure. The virus can be spread from flock to flock, including flocks of wild birds, through contact with infected poultry, equipment, and the clothing and shoes of caretakers. This virus affects poultry, like chickens, ducks, and turkeys, and some wild bird species, such as ducks, geese, shorebirds, and raptors.

During this time, DDA strongly encourages backyard flock owners to keep all birds in their coop and undercover, so they do not commingle with wild birds or come into contact with wild bird droppings contaminated with the virus.

All poultry producers and backyard flock owners should be monitoring flocks for any signs of increased mortality. Pay particular attention to whether birds show signs of respiratory illness or distress, such as sneezing, gasping for air, coughing, and/or runny nose. Other signs of HPAI in poultry can include swelling around the eyes, neck, and head; purple discoloration of the wattles, combs, and legs; tremors, drooping wings, circling, twisting of the head and neck, or any combination; watery, green diarrhea; lack of energy, poor appetite; and a drop in egg production, or soft or thin-shelled, misshapen eggs.

Backyard flock owners are required to register their flocks with the Delaware Department of Agriculture. This allows for timely information on disease incidents to be sent to all poultry producers. Backyard flock registration forms are available online at https://de.gov/poultry.

If You Have Sick Poultry or Experience Increased Mortality in Your Flock:
• Commercial poultry producers should follow the procedures of contacting the company they grow for when they notice signs of disease.
• Delaware backyard flock owners who notice any of the signs of HPAI in their flock should email the Delaware Poultry Health Hotline at poultry.health@delaware.gov or call 302-698-4507 and provide your contact information, size of flock, location, and concerns. Dead birds or sick birds should not be taken to a lab to be tested or moved offsite. DDA will contact you if a sample needs to be taken.

Key Biosecurity Practices:
• Clean and disinfect vehicles. Don’t walk through or drive trucks, tractors, or equipment in areas where waterfowl or other wildlife feces may be. If you can’t avoid this, thoroughly clean your shoes, vehicle, and equipment to prevent bringing disease agents back to your flock. This is especially important when visiting with farmers or those who hunt wildfowl, such as when gathering at a local coffee shop, restaurant, or gas station.
• Remove loose feed. Don’t give wild birds, rodents, and insects a free lunch! Remove spilled or uneaten feed immediately and ensure feed storage units are secure and free of holes. Wild birds can carry HPAI.
• Keep visitors to a minimum. Only allow those who take care of your poultry to come in contact with your birds, including family and friends. Make sure everyone who has contact with your flock follows biosecurity principles.
• Wash your hands before and after coming in contact with live poultry. Wash with soap and water (always your first choice). If using hand sanitizer, remove manure, feathers, and other materials from your hands because disinfectants will not penetrate organic matter or caked-on dirt.
• Provide disposable boot covers (preferred) or disinfectant footbaths for anyone having contact with your flock. If using a footbath, remove all droppings, mud, or debris from boots and shoes using a long-handled scrub brush BEFORE stepping into the disinfectant footbath, and always keep it clean.
• Change clothes before entering poultry areas and before exiting the property. Visitors should wear protective outer garments or disposable coveralls, boots, and headgear when handling birds. Shower out and change clothes when leaving the facility.
• Clean and disinfect tools or equipment before moving them to a new poultry facility. Before allowing vehicles, trucks, tractors, or tools and equipment (e.g., egg flats and cases) that have come in contact with birds or their droppings to exit the property, ensure they are cleaned and disinfected to prevent contaminated equipment from transporting disease. Do not move or reuse items that cannot be cleaned and disinfected, such as cardboard egg flats.
• Look for signs of illness. Know the warning signs of infectious bird diseases.

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