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Pennsylvania - Avian influenza in poultry 2024-2026
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Pathfinder
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Pathfinder
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Commonground
Senior Moderator
February 24, 2026
In Lancaster County, Governor Shapiro and Secretary Redding Meet with Pennsylvania Farmers and Ag Leaders, Outlining a Coordinated Response to HPAI to Protect PA’s Poultry Industry
The Shapiro Administration has led an aggressive and proactive response to Hi-Path Avian Influenza – and still has nearly $60 million on hand in its first-in-the-nation HPAI Recovery Fund to support poultry farmers.
Pennsylvania is mobilizing more personnel, expanding testing capacity, and coordinating closely with the USDA and industry partners to protect Pennsylvania’s $7.1 billion poultry industry to suppress this highly infectious disease.
Poultry producers and companies serving them are encouraged to remain on high alert, reinforce biosecurity on their farms, seek HPAI Recovery Grants, and utilize the Farmer Mental Health Hotline for support.
continued: https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroo...and-secretary-redding-host-roundtable-on-hpai
In Lancaster County, Governor Shapiro and Secretary Redding Meet with Pennsylvania Farmers and Ag Leaders, Outlining a Coordinated Response to HPAI to Protect PA’s Poultry Industry
The Shapiro Administration has led an aggressive and proactive response to Hi-Path Avian Influenza – and still has nearly $60 million on hand in its first-in-the-nation HPAI Recovery Fund to support poultry farmers.
Pennsylvania is mobilizing more personnel, expanding testing capacity, and coordinating closely with the USDA and industry partners to protect Pennsylvania’s $7.1 billion poultry industry to suppress this highly infectious disease.
Poultry producers and companies serving them are encouraged to remain on high alert, reinforce biosecurity on their farms, seek HPAI Recovery Grants, and utilize the Farmer Mental Health Hotline for support.
continued: https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroo...and-secretary-redding-host-roundtable-on-hpai
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Commonground
Senior Moderator
Bird flu devastates 7.4 million Pennsylvania chickens in a month
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
- Summary
- Bird flu triggers crisis, Pennsylvania governor says
- Wild geese suspected of spreading virus to poultry flocks
- Farmers brace for wild birds to migrate in spring
Commonground
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Commonground
Senior Moderator
Pennsylvania in ‘Crisis Mode’ as Bird Flu Outbreaks Surge, Prompting Expanded State Response
March 03, 2026
Excerpt:
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined us on Tuesday’s Market Day Report to provide an update on the current situation.
In his interview with RFD NEWS, Redding said the recent spike has significantly impacted poultry operations, requiring swift coordination between state agencies, producers, and animal health officials to contain the spread and protect unaffected flocks.
Pennsylvania remains the only state in the nation with a dedicated HPAI recovery fund. Redding explained that the fund provides financial support to help poultry producers stabilize operations, offset losses, and recover more quickly following depopulation events tied to the disease.
Redding also recounted a recent roundtable discussion where industry leaders and state lawmakers gathered to review response measures and evaluate next steps. He said the conversation focused on strengthening biosecurity protocols, improving communication, and ensuring adequate resources are available for affected producers.
He emphasized that strong on-farm biosecurity remains the first line of defense, encouraging producers to limit farm access, monitor flocks closely, and follow guidance from animal health officials.
https://www.rfdtv.com/pennsylvania-...reaks-surge-prompting-expanded-state-response
March 03, 2026
Excerpt:
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined us on Tuesday’s Market Day Report to provide an update on the current situation.
In his interview with RFD NEWS, Redding said the recent spike has significantly impacted poultry operations, requiring swift coordination between state agencies, producers, and animal health officials to contain the spread and protect unaffected flocks.
Pennsylvania remains the only state in the nation with a dedicated HPAI recovery fund. Redding explained that the fund provides financial support to help poultry producers stabilize operations, offset losses, and recover more quickly following depopulation events tied to the disease.
Redding also recounted a recent roundtable discussion where industry leaders and state lawmakers gathered to review response measures and evaluate next steps. He said the conversation focused on strengthening biosecurity protocols, improving communication, and ensuring adequate resources are available for affected producers.
He emphasized that strong on-farm biosecurity remains the first line of defense, encouraging producers to limit farm access, monitor flocks closely, and follow guidance from animal health officials.
https://www.rfdtv.com/pennsylvania-...reaks-surge-prompting-expanded-state-response
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Pathfinder
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Pathfinder
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Pathfinder
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Pathfinder
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Pathfinder
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Michael Coston
Editor, Senior Moderator
USDA Reports Another H5N1 Outbreak at a Live Bird Market (Pennsylvania)
#19,228
Although the summer is generally a very slow time of the year for avian flu reports, the USDA reported yesterday the 3rd detection of H5N1 in a U.S. Live Bird Market for the month of June; this time in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Earlier this month we looked at outbreaks in New Jersey and Rhode Island. So far in 2026, 14 markets across 5 states (New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Rhode Island, and New Jersey) have reported outbreaks.
Graphic created by Gemini
Going back 4 years we find 78 reports across 7 states (New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Virginia, and California).
As we discussed at some length yesterday, in One Health: Mapping reported modes of transmission of HPAI A (H5N1) to humans: A scoping review, live bird markets have traditionally played a large role in the spread (and evolution) of avian flu viruses.
Curiously, while three mid-atlantic state live bird markets have reported outbreaks in June, the USDA lists zero outbreaks in commercial poultry in RI, PA, or NJ (or any adjacent states) in the past 90 days.
The most recent ones I can find are April 1st (WOAH poultry) or March 27th (Commercial poultry), both in Pennsylvania.
While government agencies are quick to reassure the public that the risk of contracting avian influenza remains low in the United States, exposure to live birds (via LBMs or raising poultry) is a known risk factor.
Which makes this apparent stealthy transmission of HPAI in live market birds a concern.
https://afludiary.blogspot.com/2026/07/usda-reports-another-h5n1-outbreak-at.html
#19,228
Although the summer is generally a very slow time of the year for avian flu reports, the USDA reported yesterday the 3rd detection of H5N1 in a U.S. Live Bird Market for the month of June; this time in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Earlier this month we looked at outbreaks in New Jersey and Rhode Island. So far in 2026, 14 markets across 5 states (New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Rhode Island, and New Jersey) have reported outbreaks.
Graphic created by Gemini
Going back 4 years we find 78 reports across 7 states (New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Virginia, and California).
As we discussed at some length yesterday, in One Health: Mapping reported modes of transmission of HPAI A (H5N1) to humans: A scoping review, live bird markets have traditionally played a large role in the spread (and evolution) of avian flu viruses.
Curiously, while three mid-atlantic state live bird markets have reported outbreaks in June, the USDA lists zero outbreaks in commercial poultry in RI, PA, or NJ (or any adjacent states) in the past 90 days.
The most recent ones I can find are April 1st (WOAH poultry) or March 27th (Commercial poultry), both in Pennsylvania.
While government agencies are quick to reassure the public that the risk of contracting avian influenza remains low in the United States, exposure to live birds (via LBMs or raising poultry) is a known risk factor.
Which makes this apparent stealthy transmission of HPAI in live market birds a concern.
https://afludiary.blogspot.com/2026/07/usda-reports-another-h5n1-outbreak-at.html