Following our January 18 post <Link>, APHIS confirmed two additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild migratory birds in the coastal Southeast. High path bird flu can spread rapidly and wipe out a flock so poultry raisers are urged to review and enhance their safeguards against the viral disease.
Source: Successful Farming, January 19, 2022. Link.
These findings are not unexpected, as wild birds can be infected with HPAI and show no signs of illness. They can carry the disease to new areas while migrating.” – APHIS
INSIGHTS: Addressing the threat of HPAI is an opportunity to reinforce best cleaning practices for the various poultry environments. Cleaning can mean everything from straightening up to scrubbing down. It is important to clean, disinfect and sanitize in that order to reduce the risk from the virus and use products that are effective against HPAI.
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