Pathfinder
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Franklin County, Vermont
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Vermont - Avian flu in poultry 2024-2026
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Franklin County, Vermont
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Commonground
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Avian flu found in backyard flock of birds in Franklin County
December 26, 2024, 8:38 pm
Highly pathogenic avian flu was detected in a backyard flock of birds in Franklin County last week, state officials said Thursday.
On Dec. 19, officials from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets made a house call to a concerned animal owner whose two-dozen non-poultry birds had begun to die from an unknown illness. Two days later, while samples from the flock were being processed in a federal lab in Iowa, the agency culled the rest of the flock with the owner’s permission.
The owner and other individuals who had direct or indirect contact with the infected birds were being monitored by the Vermont Department of Health, according to the agency of ag. Officials did not identify the town in which the birds lived.
Though no human cases of H5N1 bird flu, as the virus is also called, have been documented in New England, over 60 people have been infected across the country since the outbreak began in March 2024, according to the federal Center for Disease Control and Prevention. And while the virus officially remains a “low risk to human health,” according to the agency of ag, a growing chorus of health professionals continue to raise the alarm that a few quick mutations could change the picture drastically. So far, documented symptoms include conjunctivitis, fevers, body aches and nausea.
Last Wednesday, the CDC confirmed the “first severe case” of H5N1 in a human after a patient was hospitalized in Louisiana. And over the past 30 years, roughly half of some 900 people around the world diagnosed with bird flu have died. The Franklin County case marks the fourth documented instance of H5N1 in a domestic flock in Vermont since 2022.
https://vtdigger.org/2024/12/26/avian-flu-found-in-backyard-flock-of-birds-in-franklin-county/
Avian flu found in backyard flock of birds in Franklin County
December 26, 2024, 8:38 pm
Highly pathogenic avian flu was detected in a backyard flock of birds in Franklin County last week, state officials said Thursday.
On Dec. 19, officials from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets made a house call to a concerned animal owner whose two-dozen non-poultry birds had begun to die from an unknown illness. Two days later, while samples from the flock were being processed in a federal lab in Iowa, the agency culled the rest of the flock with the owner’s permission.
The owner and other individuals who had direct or indirect contact with the infected birds were being monitored by the Vermont Department of Health, according to the agency of ag. Officials did not identify the town in which the birds lived.
Though no human cases of H5N1 bird flu, as the virus is also called, have been documented in New England, over 60 people have been infected across the country since the outbreak began in March 2024, according to the federal Center for Disease Control and Prevention. And while the virus officially remains a “low risk to human health,” according to the agency of ag, a growing chorus of health professionals continue to raise the alarm that a few quick mutations could change the picture drastically. So far, documented symptoms include conjunctivitis, fevers, body aches and nausea.
Last Wednesday, the CDC confirmed the “first severe case” of H5N1 in a human after a patient was hospitalized in Louisiana. And over the past 30 years, roughly half of some 900 people around the world diagnosed with bird flu have died. The Franklin County case marks the fourth documented instance of H5N1 in a domestic flock in Vermont since 2022.
https://vtdigger.org/2024/12/26/avian-flu-found-in-backyard-flock-of-birds-in-franklin-county/
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Windsor County, Vermont
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Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Bird flu detected in backyard poultry flock in Orleans County, Vermont
WPTZ logoUpdated: 11:31 AM EST Dec 5, 2025
Michael Cusanelli
ORLEANS COUNTY, Vt. —
Vermont officials have detected a new case of avian flu in a backyard poultry flock in Orleans County.
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Experts said the flock, which contains about 300 birds, experienced a death on Saturday, Nov. 29 before additional deaths were reported. The owner contacted VAAFM to report the incident, and the flock has since been quarantined. Experts then depopulated the flock to prevent the spread to additional livestock in the area.
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VAAFM said this is the sixth instance of avian flu in a domestic flock in Vermont since 2022.
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https://www.mynbc5.com/article/bird-flu-orleans-county-vermont/69645145
WPTZ logoUpdated: 11:31 AM EST Dec 5, 2025
Michael Cusanelli
ORLEANS COUNTY, Vt. —
Vermont officials have detected a new case of avian flu in a backyard poultry flock in Orleans County.
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Experts said the flock, which contains about 300 birds, experienced a death on Saturday, Nov. 29 before additional deaths were reported. The owner contacted VAAFM to report the incident, and the flock has since been quarantined. Experts then depopulated the flock to prevent the spread to additional livestock in the area.
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VAAFM said this is the sixth instance of avian flu in a domestic flock in Vermont since 2022.
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https://www.mynbc5.com/article/bird-flu-orleans-county-vermont/69645145
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
HPAI Detected in Backyard Poultry Flock in Orleans County
December 5, 2025
Officials alert bird owners of need for continued vigilance to protect poultry flocks in Vermont
December 5, 2025 | Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as avian influenza, or H5N1 bird flu, in a backyard poultry flock in Orleans County this week. Samples taken by VAAFM and USDA officials on Monday are being tested to confirm the presence of HPAI by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa.
The flock of about 300 birds suffered its first mortality Saturday, November 29th and then experienced ongoing losses. The owner contacted VAAFM to report the situation Saturday morning. The remaining flock was quarantined to prevent the spread of disease and was depopulated Wednesday by officials from VAAFM and USDA, with the agreement and understanding of the flock’s owners. Currently, VAAFM has received no reports of illness in additional flocks. Though HPAI is considered to be low risk to human health, the individuals who had contact with infected birds or their environment are being monitored by the Vermont Department of Health.
This is the sixth instance of HPAI in a domestic flock in Vermont since spring of 2022 and emphasizes the need for vigilance as the disease continues to be an ongoing risk to domestic birds.
As part of the response, VAAFM has established a 10-kilometer control zone around the flock location. Movement of poultry and poultry products in this area will be restricted (in and out) and can only occur with permitting until Dec 19th. Additionally, VAAFM has established a 20-kilometer surveillance zone from the flock location, to identify any other vulnerable bird populations in that area and notify their owners. Any illness or other unusual activity in this surveillance zone will trigger VAAFM testing for HPAI.
This localized outbreak reinforces the importance of poultry owners, farmers and hunters to report sick and dead birds. Despite the low risk to the public, the virus remains deadly to many species of birds. All bird owners, from those who own backyard pets to commercial farmers, are strongly encouraged to review biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks.
For the agriculture community and poultry owners:
The HPAI virus is often initially introduced to domestic poultry by infected wild birds, through direct contact or contact with their droppings, and then may spread between poultry flocks due to poor biosecurity and/or unfavorable environmental conditions. While some waterfowl species can carry the disease without becoming sick, the HPAI virus is generally fatal for domestic poultry. Risk factors for the spread of HPAI between animals include:
For the fish and wildlife community:
If you hunt wild fowl during Vermont’s available hunting seasons, please keep these tips in mind.
For everyone:
Some birds may be infected with HPAI even if they do not look sick. To stay safe, Vermonters can take these steps:
December 5, 2025
Officials alert bird owners of need for continued vigilance to protect poultry flocks in Vermont
December 5, 2025 | Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as avian influenza, or H5N1 bird flu, in a backyard poultry flock in Orleans County this week. Samples taken by VAAFM and USDA officials on Monday are being tested to confirm the presence of HPAI by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa.
The flock of about 300 birds suffered its first mortality Saturday, November 29th and then experienced ongoing losses. The owner contacted VAAFM to report the situation Saturday morning. The remaining flock was quarantined to prevent the spread of disease and was depopulated Wednesday by officials from VAAFM and USDA, with the agreement and understanding of the flock’s owners. Currently, VAAFM has received no reports of illness in additional flocks. Though HPAI is considered to be low risk to human health, the individuals who had contact with infected birds or their environment are being monitored by the Vermont Department of Health.
This is the sixth instance of HPAI in a domestic flock in Vermont since spring of 2022 and emphasizes the need for vigilance as the disease continues to be an ongoing risk to domestic birds.
As part of the response, VAAFM has established a 10-kilometer control zone around the flock location. Movement of poultry and poultry products in this area will be restricted (in and out) and can only occur with permitting until Dec 19th. Additionally, VAAFM has established a 20-kilometer surveillance zone from the flock location, to identify any other vulnerable bird populations in that area and notify their owners. Any illness or other unusual activity in this surveillance zone will trigger VAAFM testing for HPAI.
This localized outbreak reinforces the importance of poultry owners, farmers and hunters to report sick and dead birds. Despite the low risk to the public, the virus remains deadly to many species of birds. All bird owners, from those who own backyard pets to commercial farmers, are strongly encouraged to review biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks.
For the agriculture community and poultry owners:
The HPAI virus is often initially introduced to domestic poultry by infected wild birds, through direct contact or contact with their droppings, and then may spread between poultry flocks due to poor biosecurity and/or unfavorable environmental conditions. While some waterfowl species can carry the disease without becoming sick, the HPAI virus is generally fatal for domestic poultry. Risk factors for the spread of HPAI between animals include:
- Poultry housed outside
- Ponds or other wild bird attractants on the farm
- Piles of debris located close to poultry areas
- Introduction of poultry from other farms without a quarantine period
- Lack of personal protective equipment such as dedicated coveralls and boots
- Sharing of equipment between flocks
- Unrestricted human movement and interaction with poultry
For the fish and wildlife community:
If you hunt wild fowl during Vermont’s available hunting seasons, please keep these tips in mind.
For everyone:
Some birds may be infected with HPAI even if they do not look sick. To stay safe, Vermonters can take these steps:
- Avoid direct contact with wild birds and observe them only from a distance.
- Avoid unprotected contact with domestic birds that look sick or have died.
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching birds or surfaces contaminated with their droppings.
- Get a seasonal flu vaccine. Seasonal flu vaccines will not prevent infection with bird flu viruses but can reduce the risk of getting infected with both seasonal flu and bird flu at the same time, which could lead to a more severe illness.
- For more details on the national cases, visit the USDA website at: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/2022-hpai
- Find the USDA toolkit for biosecurity at: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/defend-the-flock-program/dtf-resources/dtf-resources
- For information on human health, please visit: https://www.healthvermont.gov/disease-control/zoonotic-diseases/avian-influenza-bird-flu-humans