More than 36.66 million reported birds have been affected by HPAI to date. Seven of every 10 birds lost to bird flu this year have been egg-laying hens totaling 24.2 million at latest count. Most recently, a person in Colorado has tested positive for avian influenza.
Sources:
- $263 million additional funds by USDA, Successful Farming, April 28, 2022. Link.
- Three new states report HPAI cases, Successful Farming, May 2, 2022. Link.
- First incidence of human being infected with avian flu confirmed, Agri-Marketing, May 2, 2022. Link.
- Avian flu concerns addressed for chicken-keepers, Chickens, April 27, 2022. Link.