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North Carolina: 2024-2026 Avian flu in poultry

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Source: https://www.witn.com/2024/02/09/avian-flu-found-lenoir-county/

By WITN Web Team
Published: Feb. 9, 2024 at 4:05 PM EST|Updated: 16 minutes ago

RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - A commercial turkey flock in Lenoir County has tested positive for high-path avian influenza.

According to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the case is the first of high-path avian influenza in a commercial flock in North Carolina since 2022 when it was found at nine poultry farms in Johnston and Wayne counties.​..
 
Source: https://www.wyff4.com/article/north-carolina-turkey-flock-bird-flu/46881159


Turkey flock tests positive for bird flu in North Carolina
WYFF 4 logo Updated: 8:25 AM EST Feb 21, 2024


DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. —

A commercial turkey operation in Duplin County, North Carolina, has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza.

HPAI was first detected by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh at the end of last week, and confirmed by the USDA APHIS National Veterinary Services Lab in Ames, Iowa on Feb. 20.

This is the second case of high path avian influenza in commercial poultry in North Carolina this month.​
 
Source: https://wcti12.com/news/local/north...e-in-hyde-county-commercial-poultry-operation

North Carolina confirms avian influenza case in Hyde County commercial poultry operation
by News 12 StaffWed, January 8th 2025 at 10:41 AM​

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh has confirmed a positive test for High path Avian Influenza in Hyde County.

A commercial layer operation tested positive after the disease was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa.

Officials say this is the first case of high path avian influenza in commercial poultry in North Carolina since February 2024. Prior to this case, North Carolina has had 11 affected commercial flocks and eight backyard flocks, per officials.​..
 
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Source: https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/n...thogenic-bird-flu/OVFQCYFZ7JATHJARXCQODYVU5M/

NC poultry flocks test positive for highly pathogenic bird flu
By WSOCTV.com News Staff
January 28, 2025 at 8:37 pm EST

SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. — Turkeys in a Sampson County flock have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, marking the second commercial operation in North Carolina this month to be affected by the virus, according to reports from the Charlotte Observer.

The N.C. Department of Agriculture announced the positive test results on Tuesday, highlighting the ongoing threat of bird flu, which has been circulating among wild birds and impacting commercial and backyard flocks nationwide. Earlier this month, a 3.3 million-chicken egg-laying operation in Hyde County also tested positive for the virus.​..
 
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Monday, March 3, 2025

Backyard flock in Dare County tests positive for HPAI

RALEIGH

RALEIGH – A backyard flock in Dare County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). The positive sample was identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh. The flock has been depopulated to prevent spread of the disease.

This is the first confirmed positive in Dare County. In January, HPAI was found in two commercial turkey operations in Sampson County and a layer operation in Hyde County.

“It is likely that HPAI remains in our resident wild bird population and in migratory waterfowl, so reports of positive backyard flocks will likely happen on occasion,” said Dr. Mike Martin, state veterinarian. “I encourage our commercial and backyard flock owners to continue to follow strict biosecurity measures and if your flock is experiencing a sudden higher-than-normal mortality rate, report it right away to your local veterinarian or to the N.C. Department of Agriculture Veterinary Division at 919-707-3250.”

This type of HPAI virus is considered a low risk to people according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, but is highly contagious to other birds, including commercial and backyard flocks of poultry. The virus is also not considered a food safety threat and infected birds do not enter the food supply.
More information on biosecurity and the signs of HPAI can be found at https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/veterinary/AvianInfluenza. If you have questions about migratory birds, hunting, or wild waterfowl found dead on your property, visit the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s website at www.ncwildlife.org.

https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2025/03/03/backyard-flock-dare-county-tests-positive-hpai
 
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Backyard flock in Rutherford County tests positive for HPAI

RALEIGH

RALEIGH – A backyard flock in Rutherford County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). The positive sample was identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh.

This is the first confirmed positive in Rutherford County. In the last 30 days, there have been three backyard flocks with confirmed positives in North Carolina. Cases have also been confirmed in Guilford and Union counties.

“HPAI has been found in wild birds throughout the state so reports of positive backyard flocks will likely happen on occasion,” said Dr. Mike Martin, state veterinarian. “I encourage our commercial and backyard flock owners to continue to follow strict biosecurity measures and if your flock is experiencing a sudden higher-than-normal mortality rate, report it right away to your local veterinarian or to the NCDA&CS’ Veterinary Division at 919-707-3250.”

This type of HPAI virus is considered a low risk to people according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, but is highly contagious to other birds, including commercial and backyard flocks of poultry. The virus is also not considered a food safety threat and infected birds do not enter the food supply.

More information on biosecurity and the signs of HPAI can be found at https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/veterinary/AvianInfluenza. If you have questions about migratory birds, hunting, or wild waterfowl found dead on your property, visit the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s website at www.ncwildlife.org.​


https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-re...d-flock-rutherford-county-tests-positive-hpai
 
Over 9,000 turkeys tested positive for 'bird flu' will not affect Thanksgiving, state says

​Posted 11:23 AM today Updated 11:25 AM today​

Turkeys in Wayne County texted positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI), the first case for commercial poultry in the state since January 2025. Prior to this, North Carolina had 14 commercial flocks and 12 backyard flocks impacted by avian influenza


A turkey breeding operation's positive sample was first identified by the N.C. Department of Ag's Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh. This case is the first in commercial poultry in the state since January 2025. Prior to this, the state had 14 commercial flocks and 12 backyard flocks impacted by avian influenza.

This latest case in Wayne County impacts 9,500 turkeys.

This specific strain of HPAI is considered a low risk to people, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. However, it is highly contagious to other birds, including commercial and backyard flocks.

This virus is not considered a food safety threats, and infected birds do not enter the food supply. According to State Veterinarian Mike Martin, this case of HPAI should not impact the availability of turkeys for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

“In recent months, cases of HPAI have increased across the country,” said Martin. “With HPAI in the wild bird population and in migratory flyways, commercial operators and backyard flock owners have remained on heightened watch for any signs of the virus in their flocks. Under HPAI protocols, we will be actively testing other flocks within the 10- kilometer zone in collaboration with our federal and industry partners.”

Commercial operations and backyard flock owners should continue to follow strict biosecurity measures.

If your birds are sick or dying, report it right away to your local veterinarian, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division at (919) 707-3250, or the N.C. Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System at (919) 733-3986.
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https://www.wral.com/lifestyles/hea...ian-influenza-positive-wayne-county-nov-2025/
 
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For some perspective, Goldsboro is centered in Wayne County and a hub for the NC poultry industry. There are a LOT of susceptible poultry in the immediate area.​ A simplistic AI search generated the following 2022 USDA census data:

Specific poultry inventory numbers for layers in Wayne County, NC, are not available to the public as the data is withheld by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to protect the confidentiality of individual operations.
However, the most recent available figures from the USDA 2022 Census of Agriculture County Profile for Wayne County, NC provide the following data for December 31, 2022:
  • Broilers and other meat-type chickens: 1,910,090 head
  • Turkeys: 4,034,035 head
  • Pullets: 166,049 head
The data for "Layers" is marked with a (D), meaning the information is withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual farms.

Keep an eye out for subsequent outbreaks in this area; hope and pray that this first one will be​ contained before it gains area spread traction, similar to the current northern Indiana debacle.
 
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Turkey operation in Wayne County tests positive for High Path Avian Influenza

RALEIGH

A turkey breeding operation in Wayne County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza. The positive sample was first identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh.


This is the first case of high path avian influenza in commercial poultry in North Carolina since January 2025. Prior to this case, North Carolina had 14 commercial flocks and 12 backyard flocks impacted by avian influenza. The latest case in Wayne County impacts 9,500 turkeys.


“In recent months, cases of HPAI have increased across the country,” said State Veterinarian Mike Martin. “With HPAI in the wild bird population and in migratory flyways, commercial operators and backyard flock owners have remained on heightened watch for any signs of the virus in their flocks. Under HPAI protocols, we will be actively testing other flocks within the 10- kilometer zone in collaboration with our federal and industry partners.”


This strain of HPAI virus is considered a low risk to people according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, but is highly contagious to other birds, including commercial and backyard flocks of poultry. The virus is also not considered a food safety threat, and infected birds do not enter the food supply. “This case of HPAI should not impact the availability of turkeys for the Thanksgiving holiday,” said Martin.


Commercial operations and backyard flock owners should continue to follow strict biosecurity measures. If your birds are sick or dying, report it right away to your local veterinarian, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division, 919-707-3250, or the N.C. Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System 919-733-3986.


More information on HPAI in general and an online listing of all N.C. cases since 2022 is at https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/veterinary/AvianInfluenza.

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