{"id":2062628,"date":"2023-10-10T20:11:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T00:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deadly-bird-flu-discovered-in-us-poultry\/"},"modified":"2023-10-10T20:14:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T00:14:59","slug":"deadly-bird-flu-discovered-in-us-poultry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deadly-bird-flu-discovered-in-us-poultry\/","title":{"rendered":"US Poultry Infected with Deadly Bird Flu"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdeadly-bird-flu-discovered-in-us-poultry%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2062628&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Highly \u2064Pathogenic Bird Flu Detected in US \u2062Poultry<\/h2>\n<p>Breaking news: The\u200c highly pathogenic bird flu \u200dhas made its first appearance in US commercial poultry flocks this \u200dseason, causing concern \u200bamong farmers and \u200cofficials.\u200b The virus has been confirmed in a turkey farm \u200bin South\u2063 Dakota and another in Utah, \u2064according to the US \u2064Department of Agriculture.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re just \u200bencouraging bird owners to make sure they&#8217;re increasing their biosecurity practices because avian flu is \u2063still \u2063out there and it&#8217;s easy to contract,&#8221;\u200b said Bailee \u2063Woolstenhulme, spokesperson for the Utah Department \u2064of Agriculture and \u200cFood.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Outbreaks \u200band Impact<\/h3>\n<p>The\u200b recent outbreaks \u200dmark the first reported cases among \u2062commercial flocks since April, when \u2064two turkey farms \u200din \u200dthe \u2063Dakotas were affected.\u200d Infected flocks are typically destroyed \u200cto prevent \u2063the spread of the flu, followed \u200dby \u200bthorough decontamination of\u200d the farms.<\/p>\n<p>While sporadic cases\u200b have been\u200c reported in backyard flocks \u200cand wild \u2062birds, such as ducks, geese, \u200cand eagles, this\u200c is the first \u200ctime the\u2063 virus \u2063has \u2062been \u2063detected in commercial poultry \u2063this season. Migrating birds \u200bpose a significant risk as they can spread the\u200d disease\u2063 to vulnerable commercial flocks.<\/p>\n<p>Last\u2062 year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deadly-bird-flu-discovered-in-us-poultry\/\" title=\"US Poultry Infected with Deadly Bird Flu\">bird flu caused significant losses<\/a> for US poultry\u200d producers,\u2063 resulting\u200c in the \u2064death of nearly 59 \u2063million birds across 47 states. The outbreak led\u2064 to increased prices for eggs and turkey, impacting consumers, and cost the government over $660 million.<\/p>\n<p>The toll from a 2015 outbreak was even higher, with nearly \u200c51 million \u2063birds affected in 15 states, making it the\u2063 most expensive animal health disaster in US history.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns and Precautions<\/h3>\n<p>While bird flu infections in humans are rare and not considered a food safety risk, scientists are worried \u2063about \u2063the potential for the virus to evolve and spread more easily \u200damong people. \u2063Cambodia has already\u2064 reported\u2064 three human deaths from bird flu \u200dthis year.<\/p>\n<p>Agriculture officials \u200bbelieve that this year&#8217;s cases are part of last year&#8217;s\u2062 outbreak, which originated in \u200dEurope and\u2064 reached the US in February 2022.\u2063 To prevent further spread, \u2063the US has implemented periodic restrictions on \u2062poultry imports \u2062from \u2062Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Producers have \u2064been diligent in maintaining biosecurity measures, but there is\u2062 still a risk of contracting avian flu. The main\u200d strategy is to\u2064 prevent\u2062 the\u2064 introduction of the virus through wild bird\u2063 droppings, which can be tracked into poultry barns on\u2062 workers&#8217; footwear and \u2062clothing, or carried by farm equipment, mice, small birds, and even dust particles.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Utah \u200bexperienced multiple cases,\u200b with 16 turkey farms, one egg farm, and \u200dseveral backyard flocks affected. \u2063South Dakota and Iowa also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/battle-of-donbas-a-massive-tank-war-could-decide-ukraines-fate\/\" title=\"Battle of Donbas: A Massive Tank War Could Decide Ukraine\u2019s Fate\">suffered significant losses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic\">The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered\u200b it prior to publication\u2062 to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-deadly-bird-flu-discovered-us-poultry\/\">Deadly Bird Flu Discovered \u2064in US Poultry<\/a> appeared first\u2064 on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What potential devastation could the highly pathogenic bird \u2064flu cause to the\u2064 US poultry industry and how can it \u200dbe prevented<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Losses in the US poultry\u200b industry, with\u2063 millions \u200cof birds being culled in \u2062an effort \u2064to contain the virus. The impact on the economy and the livelihoods of farmers cannot be overstated.\u2064 With the detection of the highly \u200bpathogenic bird\u200b flu in commercial \u200dpoultry flocks\u200b again, there is growing concern about \u200dthe potential devastation it could cause.<\/p>\n<p>The highly pathogenic bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a virus that primarily affects \u2064birds. It can be transmitted through direct \u200bcontact with infected \u200cbirds, their\u200d droppings, or contaminated surfaces. While it rarely infects humans, when it does, it can be severe and even fatal. \u200dTherefore, it is crucial to prevent the spread of the virus, not only for the sake of the poultry industry \u200dbut also for public health.<\/p>\n<p>The current outbreaks in the turkey farms in South Dakota and Utah highlight the vulnerability of \u200bcommercial flocks. Despite increased biosecurity measures, the virus still \u2062managed to infiltrate these farms. This serves as a stark reminder that constant vigilance and strict adherence to \u2063biosecurity protocols are essential in preventing the spread of avian influenza.<\/p>\n<p>To effectively contain the virus, infected flocks need to be euthanized and the farms \u2064thoroughly decontaminated. This is a necessary but devastating step, as it results in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/like-a-nascar-pit-crew-authorities-bust-car-theft-ring-that-stole-catalytic-converters-in-less-than-a-minute\/\" title=\"\u2018Like A NASCAR Pit Crew\u2019: Authorities Bust Car Theft Ring That Stole Catalytic Converters In Less Than A Minute\">significant financial losses<\/a> for the \u200bfarmers. Additionally, it disrupts the poultry supply chain, leading to potential shortages in the \u200cmarket. \u200cIt is therefore imperative that swift \u2064action is taken to prevent further outbreaks and protect the poultry industry.<\/p>\n<p>One of \u200cthe main concerns regarding the spread of avian\u200b influenza is the role of migrating\u200b birds. These birds can \u2064serve as carriers of the virus, spreading it to commercial flocks that are vulnerable to\u2062 infection. With the arrival of the flu season, \u200cthere is an increased risk of transmission, as migratory birds move across different territories. Efforts should be made \u200bto closely monitor and control \u2063the movements of these birds to\u200b mitigate the risk of transmission.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the recent outbreaks, the US Department of \u200cAgriculture and other relevant authorities are working\u200b tirelessly to contain\u2064 the virus and prevent its further spread. They are conducting thorough\u200c investigations and implementing measures to \u200bstrengthen biosecurity\u200d practices \u2064in commercial poultry farms. These efforts are crucial in minimizing the impact on the industry \u200cand protecting\u200d public \u2063health.<\/p>\n<p>Farmers and poultry \u2063owners are urged to be proactive in implementing and maintaining stringent \u2063biosecurity measures on their premises. This includes proper sanitation practices, limited access to the farm, and regular monitoring of the health of the \u200dbirds. It is also important to report any\u2063 signs of illness \u2064or unusual deaths among birds to the appropriate authorities promptly.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bdetection of highly pathogenic bird flu in US commercial poultry flocks is a concerning development. It \u2064serves as a reminder of the ever-present threat of avian\u200d influenza and the \u2064need for constant vigilance. By maintaining robust biosecurity \u2063practices and coordinating efforts to control the virus, we can \u200cmitigate the impact on the poultry \u200bindustry and protect public health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first case of highly pathogenic bird flu has emerged in U.S. commercial poultry flocks this season. It has affected a turkey farm in South Dakota and another in Utah. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of avian influenza in a flock of 47,300 turkeys in Jerauld County, South Dakota.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2062629,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2062628","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2062628","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2062628"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2062628\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2062629"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2062628"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2062628"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2062628"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}