Arriving earlier than experts predicted, Avian flu has been detected in two commercial turkey flocks in western Minnesota and a hobby flock in Indiana.
HPAI is here and biosecurity is the first line of defense to protect domestic birds.” – Shauna Voss, DVM.
Spread of the disease is largely blamed on the droppings of wild birds, such as ducks and geese, which often show no signs of illness. But studies also have suggested the virus can be tracked into secure chicken and turkey barns on equipment, workers, mice, small birds, and even dust particles.
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INSIGHTS: Veterinary teams and retailers need to reinforce the need for biosecurity during the upcoming fall migratory weeks.