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Virginia: H5N1 in Poultry 2025 - 2026

Commonground

Commonground

Senior Moderator
January 16, 2025

Bird Flu Detected on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

​Richmond, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – State officials have announced a positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial broiler flock in Accomack County. The affected farm was quarantined and the flock depopulated on Thursday, January 16 to prevent further spread of the virus.

The testing was conducted in Maryland, which borders Accomack County. Samples were then sent to USDA APHIS’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories for confirmation. Once confirmed, the farm was immediately quarantined followed by depopulation in an effort to stop spread of the virus.

continued: https://cvillerightnow.com/news/208802-bird-flu-detected-on-virginias-eastern-shore/
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January 16, 2025
Virginia Announces Positive Avian Influenza Commercial Flock Detection in Accomack County​

Richmond, Va. - The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announces that testing of a commercial broiler flock in Accomack County has returned presumptive positive results for H5N1 Avian Influenza. The samples were tested at the Maryland Department of Agriculture Laboratory in Salisbury, Maryland, part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network. Additional samples have been sent to the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Laboratories for further confirmation.​
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Considering this new case and the prevalence of the virus in the wild bird population, all poultry owners are encouraged to increase their vigilance in protecting their flocks from contracting avian influenza by following these steps:
  • Limit, monitor, and record any movement of people, vehicles, or animals on or off your farm.
  • Permit only essential workers and vehicles to enter the farm to limit the chances of bringing the virus from an outside source.
  • Avoid visiting other poultry farms and any unnecessary travel off the farm.
  • Disinfect equipment, vehicles, footwear, and other items that come into contact with flocks.
  • Keep your flock away from wild or migratory birds, especially waterfowl.
  • Isolate any ill animals and contact your veterinarian.
  • For more information on improving biosecurity, visit Defend the Flock.
If you have sick poultry or experience increased mortality in your flock:
  • Commercial poultry producers should follow the procedures of contacting the company they grow for when they notice signs of disease.
  • Virginia bird owners should report sick birds or unusual bird deaths to the State Veterinarian’s Office at (804) 692-0601 or at vastatevet@vdacs.virginia.gov.
Since wild birds may be infected with avian influenza without appearing sick, people should minimize direct contact with wild birds by using gloves. If contact occurs, wash your hands with soap and water, and change clothing before having any contact with healthy domestic poultry and birds. Hunters should dress game birds in the field whenever possible and practice good biosecurity to prevent any potential disease spread. Hunters can find additional biosecurity information at https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/diseases/avian-influenza/.
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https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/press-releases-250116-positive-avian-influenza-accomack-county.html
 
Bird flu identified on Virginia's Eastern Shore: Quarantine in place

​JANUARY 17, 2025

A commercial flock of broiler chickens on the Eastern Shore has tested positive for H5N1, or bird flu.

According to an announcement from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the entire operation in Accomack County had been quarantined with a 10-kilometer (6 mile) perimeter. The positive flock was depopulated Thursday, the department said, and birds in the flock will not enter the food system.

The department is advising farmers to limit outside visitors or vehicles and to keep flocks away from migratory or wild birds. Infected birds shed avian influenza viruses through their saliva, mucous and feces.
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continued: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-01-bird-flu-virginia-eastern-shore.html
 
Source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/ot...wKH?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&r enderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry= 1&noservertelemetry=1

Metro Richmond Zoo reports positive bird flu cases
Story by 12 On Your Side Digital Team​
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - The Metro Richmond Zoo has reported two positive cases of H5 bird flu.

“A deceased crane tested positive for bird flu at VDACS laboratory on January 16,” the zoo said Monday. “A second crane presumptively tested positive for bird flu. This is the first positive bird flu test in the zoo’s 30-year history.”

The zoo says the birds did not live in any of its aviaries, where the public shares a common space with birds.

“The zoo is saddened by the loss of the cranes, and our thoughts are with the zookeepers who cared for them,” the zoo said. “Our animal care team remains committed to providing the best care for our animals. We are taking precautions to keep our animals, staff, and guests safe and healthy.”

The zoo remains open to the public and says, “The current risk of bird flu remains low.”...


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Confirmations of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Commercial and Backyard Flocks
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...za/hpai-detections/commercial-backyard-flocks
 
Source: https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-co...-in-virginia-beach-test-positive-for-bird-flu


Birds at Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach test positive for avian flu
By: Web Staff
Posted 6:27 PM, Jan 31, 2025
and last updated 1 hour and 45 minutes ago

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach announced on Facebook that some of its birds have tested positive for avian influenza. The farm believes the bird flu was introduced by migratory waterfowl.

As a result, the farm will be closed for the weekend of Jan. 31.​..
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