NJ: 2022 Bird flu in poultry

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Source: https://patch.com/new-jersey/across-nj/bird-flu-detected-nj-killing-ducks-backyard-flock

Bird Flu Detected In NJ, Killing Ducks In Backyard Flock
This is the state's first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza this year.
Josh Bakan,
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Posted Wed, May 18, 2022 at 3:38 pm ET

NEW JERSEY — State officials announced New Jersey's first confirmed bird-flu case of the year Wednesday. The disease was discovered in a non-commercial, backyard poultry flock in Monmouth County.

Officials collected and tested samples from the duck and chicken flock and detected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The ducks experienced high mortality, and some showed neurological symptoms before succumbing to the disease.

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture didn't immediately reveal where in Monmouth County the disease was detected. The New Jersey Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory tested samples. The National Veterinary Services Laboratory conducted congruent testing and confirmed the detection of the disease Tuesday...

 

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Source: https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/wa...lu-found-in-warren-county-backyard-ducks.html

New Jersey’s 2nd domestic case of infectious bird flu found in Warren County backyard ducks
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022, 2:38 p.m.|Published: Oct. 14, 2022, 2:11 p.m.

By Steve Novak | For lehighvalleylive.com

A backyard flock of Warren County ducks is New Jersey’s second confirmed domestic case of a highly infectious bird flu.

This highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, is so far no threat to humans but it is lethal to birds. The H5N1 strain has forced zoos to close exhibits and in August forced the closure of a Sussex County trail where more than 100 dead vultures littered the ground.

The virus is primarily spread by wild birds but has poultry farmers and people with domesticated flocks on alert. New Jersey’s only other domestic case was reported in Monmouth County in May, where 60 birds were affected.

The latest case was confirmed on Thursday and announced Friday by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. Six ducks were confirmed positive, according to the USDA. The exact location is not disclosed but the state reports that the duck flock showed neurologic signs and high mortality. Wild birds found dead on the property also tested positive for HPAI...

 

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Source: https://www.app.com/story/news/loca...d-in-ocean-county-backyard-flock/69584678007/

Bird flu found in Ocean County backyard flock
Amanda Oglesby Asbury Park Press
Oct. 24, 2022

Cases of a deadly bird flu were found in a backyard flock in Ocean County and led to deaths among the birds, according to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.

Some of the birds had neurological symptoms before dying from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, a contagious and typically deadly disease when found in domestic and farm birds, according to the agriculture department. The bird flu was found in samples tested by the New Jersey Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory and confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory, according to the department...

 

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Source: https://patch.com/new-jersey/mahwah/infectious-bird-flu-detected-bergen-co-nj-agriculture-department

Infectious Bird Flu Detected In Bergen Co.: NJ Agriculture Department
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was detected in a Bergen County backyard flock for the first time this year, an NJDA spokesperson said.
Logan Williamson,
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Posted Thu, Nov 3, 2022 at 3:39 pm ET

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A new case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, was confirmed Wednesday in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock in Bergen County. This is the first detection for domestic poultry in the county this year, according to New Jersey Department of Agriculture spokesperson Jeff Wolfe.

HPIA, detected in samples taken from the premises, is highly contagious and often fatal in domestic poultry species, the department said. In fact, some of the locally owned birds died, and some displayed neurological signs before succumbing to the disease...