Tag: avian influenza
Pa. requires bulk milk testing for bird flu at processing plants
Pennsylvania will now require precautionary bulk testing of milk for highly pathogenic avian influenza from Pennsylvania farms as an added measure to prevent the spread of the H5N1 bird flu.
Bird flu found in pig in Oregon
This is the first time the bird flu virus has been detected in swine in the U.S. The H5N1 bird flu spilled over into cattle earlier this year.
Bird flu in cows, poultry continues to fly high
Alan Guebert details the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza from poultry and dairy cattle to farm workers and considers the government's response.
Strengthening biosecurity amidst the influenza outbreak
In recent weeks, the sudden emergence of a novel strain of the H5N1 influenza virus in cattle has put an increased focus on on-farm biosecurity.
Biosecurity kits available for Pennsylvania dairy farmers
The Center for Dairy Excellence is working with the Penn State Dairy Extension team to provide free “Everyday Biosecurity Kits” to farmers upon request.
$1 billion to refinance status quo won’t stop ag pandemics
Alan Guebert recommends the USDA consider how animals are raised rather than issuing payments as part of its highly pathogenic avian influenza action plan.
Ohio dairy herd tests positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza
The dairy operation in Wood County received cows on March 8 from a Texas dairy that later confirmed cows were infected with HPAI, or bird flu.
Pennsylvania is finally free of bird flu
Pennsylvania was recognized by the World Animal Health Organization as free of highly pathogenic avian influenza on Aug. 30.
Bird flu outbreak enters second year in Pennsylvania
Since the first positive case of HPAI in Pennsylvania, more than 4.6 million birds have been killed as a result of the bird flu.
Experts remind poultry owners that avian flu risk remains
Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have continued into fall. Sound biosecurity measures for owners of backyard and commercial flocks are vital.
