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Utah: 2024 Avian flu in poultry

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Bird flu forces the culling of 1.8 million chickens in northern Cache County

​Published: Oct 12, 2024​
A “large commercial poultry flock” in northern Cache County has been confirmed as having the bird flu, the first such event this year, according to Utah Department of Agriculture and Food spokesperson Caroline Hargraves.​
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The entire infected commercial flock was culled, numbering 1.8 million chickens, Hargraves told KSL.com, and the area surrounding the flock has been quarantined. No information was given on the specific farm.
The issue has drawn support from federal agencies, including the United States Department of Agriculture's animal and plant inspection service, working to provide increased surveillance and testing in the area.
​...https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/10/12/bird-flu-in-chickens-in-cache-county/
 
Avian Influenza Confirmed in Utah Flock

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Officials with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) confirmed a diagnosis of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock.

Our State Veterinarian’s office was notified of symptomatic birds in Cache County and our team was immediately dispatched to assess the situation,” said Utah State Veterinarian, Dr. Daniel Christensen. “Proper steps are being taken to prevent further spread of the disease.”

UDAF officials are working closely with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) on the incident response. The area in which the birds were located has been quarantined and the infected birds will be depopulated to prevent further spread of the disease.

As part of existing avian influenza response plans, UDAF and its federal partners are working jointly on additional surveillance and testing in areas around the affected flock. Poultry owners should vigilantly watch their flocks for symptoms of HPAI, which include high death loss among flocks, nasal discharge, decreased appetite or water consumption, and lack of coordination in birds. If birds are experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact the State Veterinarian’s office immediately at statevet@utah.gov.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recent HPAI detections do not present an immediate public health concern. As a reminder, the proper handling and cooking of all poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165˚F is recommended as a general food safety precaution.

Anyone involved with poultry production from small backyard to large commercial producers should review their biosecurity activities to ensure the health of their birds. Information about biosecurity, including videos, checklists, and a toolkit are available at: https://ag.utah.gov/hpai or https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ou...the-flock-program/dtf-resources/dtf-resources.

For more information on avian influenza in humans, please visit https://epi.utah.gov/bird-flu-in-humans.
This entry was posted in News and last updated on October 15, 2024.​

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Cache County, Utah
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Confirmations of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Commercial and Backyard Flocks
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HPAI 2022/2023 Confirmed Detections
as of October 16, 2024
Last reported detection Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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Confirmed State County Name Production Control Area Released Birds Affected

15-Oct-24 Utah Cache Commercial Table Egg Layer NA 1,852,900

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Piute County, Utah
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​Confirmations of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Commercial and Backyard Flocks
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HPAI 2022/2023 Confirmed Detections
as of November 13, 2024
Last reported detection Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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Confirmed State County Name Production Control Area Released Birds Affected

12-Nov-24 Utah Piute Commercial Turkey Meat Bird Active 37,500
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...za/hpai-detections/commercial-backyard-flocks
 
Source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/o...over-last-2-weeks-due-to-bird-flu/ar-AA1uAZXj

Over 100,000 turkeys killed in Utah over last 2 weeks due to bird flu
Story by Ryan Bittan
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ALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Flocks at three commercial turkey facilities and one backyard flock infected with bird flu have been killed in the last two weeks, amounting to over 100,000 turkeys, according to the Utah Dept. of Agriculture and Food (UDAF).

Five Utah poultry farms currently remain under quarantine as the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) raises concerns in the state. The UDAF has recently confirmed four additional cases of HPAI — three commercial turkey facilities in Piute County and one small backyard poultry flock in Salt Lake County.

Due to the infections, between Nov. 10-19, a total of 107,800 turkeys were killed at the Piute County facilities and another 253 birds in Salt Lake County.

“The strains for each outbreak are currently undergoing sequencing,” a press release from the UDAF states. “Though the overall risk to public health remains low, HPAI is a serious disease, requiring rapid response, including depopulation of affected flocks as it is highly contagious and fatal to poultry.”

These birds were reportedly killed within 24 hours after being diagnosed in order to limit the spread of disease. After the decision is made, the UDAF consults with the Utah Dept. of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) on how to appropriately dispose of the birds.

In the case of the Piute County flocks, they elected to go with an on-site burial, determining that this method would not affect the groundwater or cause any other environmental concerns. Additionally, all equipment at the site will be disinfected and all personnel required to​ wear protective equipment to reduce the risk of infection or transfer...
 
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