United States: Indiana turkey flock culled following avian flu confirmation

Published 2022년 2월 14일

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A recent report by BOAH highlights a concerning outbreak of H5NI, a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza, at a commercial poultry farm in Indiana, marking the first such case in the US since 2020. In response, an 18-bird commercial flock is under quarantine within a 10-km control area, with negative results from other flocks so far. BOAH is collaborating with state and federal agencies, and international partners like Taiwan, China, and South Korea, which have imposed restrictions on poultry products from Indiana, are taking necessary steps to limit the spread. The diagnosis was confirmed at the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Iowa, following initial testing at Purdue University.

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BOAH added that a 10-km control area would be put around the commercial farm where H5NI was detected. Eighteen commercial flocks within the control area are under quarantine until further notice. Recent tests were negative on the other flocks, but testing will continue in the control area on a weekly basis. “BOAH is working with multiple state and federal partners to respond to this event, including Indiana Department of Health, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, and USDA Veterinary Services and Farm Service Agency,” the agency said. In response to the news in Indiana, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the US Department of Agriculture shared that Taiwan currently will restrict poultry meat and eggs coming from Indiana. China and South Korea also plan to block non-heated poultry meat from the state. This is the first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian ...

Source: Meat+Poultry