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Source: https://www.kgou.org/business-and-ec...-flu-detection
Thousands of Oklahoma chickens culled after bird flu detection
By Anna Pope,
OPMX
Published December 3, 2024 at 5:49 AM CST
A commercial chicken flock in northeastern Oklahoma has been culled after testing positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus.
The bird flu is contagious and causes illness and death in domestic poultry. It was found in a commercial flock in Adair County on Nov. 30 and Lee Benson, an Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food and Forestry spokesperson, said about 64,000 broiler breeder chickens were euthanized to contain the virus... -
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Domestic Flock
12.03.2024
Animal Health
For more information:
Lee Benson, Public Information Officer
lee.benson@ag.ok.gov
December 2, 2024
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Domestic Flock
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Adair County. The virus was detected in a commercial poultry flock.
“We’ve been preparing for situations like this due to HPAI circulating around the country for the last two and a half years,” said Oklahoma State Veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall. “Our Avian Influenza Response Plan has been activated, and we are working closely with USDA, poultry producers, and livestock producers to control and mitigate the spread of this disease in our state.”
A control area has been established in Adair and Delaware counties to assess the extent of the infection. Movement of poultry in and out of the established control area is restricted to manage the spread of HPAI.
Flock owners should take every precaution to protect their flock from HPAI by preventing their poultry’s exposure to wild birds and any areas where wild birds have been. Biosecurity resources and best practices are available at https://ag.ok.gov/disease-alerts/. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian immediately. Possible cases should also be reported to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry at (405) 522-6141.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HPAI detections in birds do not present an immediate public health concern. It remains safe to eat poultry products. There is no risk to the food supply, but the affected birds will not enter the food supply system. As a reminder, the proper handling and cooking of poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit kills bacteria and viruses.
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Second Flock in Adair County
12.11.2024
Animal Health
For more information:
Lee Benson, Public Information Officer
lee.benson@ag.ok.gov
December 10, 2024
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Second Flock in Adair County
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a second commercial poultry flock in Adair County. HPAI was first detected in a separate Adair County flock on November 30.
“We knew it was possible that HPAI may be detected in more than one flock due to the virus being circulated around the country by wild waterfowl,” said Oklahoma State Veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall. “We are continuing to work closely with USDA, poultry producers, and livestock producers to control and mitigate the spread of this disease in our state.”
Based on this new detection, an additional control area has been established in Adair and Delaware counties to assess the extent of the infection. Movement of poultry in and out of the established control area is restricted to manage the spread of HPAI.
Flock owners should take every precaution to protect their flock from HPAI by preventing their poultry’s exposure to wild birds and any areas where wild birds have been. Biosecurity resources and best practices are available at https://ag.ok.gov/disease-alerts/. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian immediately. Possible cases should also be reported to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry at (405) 522-6141.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HPAI detections in birds do not present an immediate public health concern. It remains safe to eat poultry products. There is no risk to the food supply, but the affected birds will not enter the food supply system. As a reminder, the proper handling and cooking of poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165 ˚F kills bacteria and viruses.
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Source: https://okcfox.com/news/local/bird-f...virus-exposure
Bird flu confirmed in Grady County backyard flock; wild waterfowl suspected source
by Alexandra SharfmanWed, March 12th 2025 at 1:00 PM
GRADY COUNTY, OKLA. (KOKH) — A backyard flock of domestic birds in Grady County has tested positive for Bird Flu, also known as HPAI.
The flock was a mix of chickens, guinea fowl, and ducks.
According to State Veterinarian Rod Hall, a nearby pond had wild waterfowl that co-mingled with the domestic ducks...Comment
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