High-Path Avian Flu is spreading. Animal health officials in Louisiana have reported the state’s first case of the virus in domestic birds.
The detection happened at a backyard flock in the state. USDA’s APHIS is working with state officials on how to move forward, but both agencies will do surveillance and testing in the area. USDA is urging all operations across the U.S. to follow proper biosecurity plans.
Since the outbreak began in early 2022, most farm shows put restrictions in place. As the industry gets a better handle on the situation, some of those orders are lifting. In Pennsylvania, birds are returning to next month’s farm show. The state’s Department of Ag says ornamental eggs, as well as feathers and market poultry competitions, are returning after a two-year hiatus. Not everything is making a comeback, though. Pennlive reports some poultry classes will be limited to only photos to protect the state’s poultry industry.
