{"id":2062842,"date":"2023-10-11T02:28:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T06:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deadly-bird-flu-reappears-in-us-commercial-poultry-flocks-in-utah-and-south-dakota\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T02:36:46","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T06:36:46","slug":"deadly-bird-flu-reappears-in-us-commercial-poultry-flocks-in-utah-and-south-dakota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deadly-bird-flu-reappears-in-us-commercial-poultry-flocks-in-utah-and-south-dakota\/","title":{"rendered":"Bird flu resurfaces in US poultry flocks in Utah and South Dakota."},"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\">24<\/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-reappears-in-us-commercial-poultry-flocks-in-utah-and-south-dakota%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=2062842&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 Pathogenic Bird Flu Detected in U.S. Poultry\u200d Flocks<\/h2>\n<p>In a concerning development, highly pathogenic bird flu has made its first appearances in U.S. commercial poultry flocks this season. The virus has affected a turkey \u2063farm in South Dakota \u2063and another in Utah.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The\u200c U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that avian \u200dinfluenza,\u200b which is\u200d deadly to commercial poultry, was confirmed in a flock\u2062 of 47,300 turkeys in Jerauld County, South Dakota,\u2062 on\u2064 Oct. 4\u200d and at\u2062 a farm with 141,800 birds in Utah&#8217;s Sanpete County last Friday.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>These outbreaks\u200b mark \u200dthe first reported cases among commercial flocks in \u200bthe U.S.\u2062 since the disease struck two \u200cturkey farms in the Dakotas in April. To prevent\u200b the spread of the flu, infected flocks are typically destroyed, and the farms undergo \u200bdecontamination.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/bird-flu-infects-commercial-us-poultry-flock-for-first-time-since-april-5505405?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Bird Flu Infects Commercial US Poultry Flock for First Time Since April<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>10\/7\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/bird-flu-bans-on-us-poultry-exports-persist-even-as-cases-subside-5427649?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Bird-Flu Bans \u2064on US Poultry Exports Persist Even as Cases Subside<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>7\/28\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prior to last week, bird flu had only been reported in sporadic cases among backyard\u2062 flocks or wild birds such as ducks, geese, and\u200b eagles. While\u2064 wild birds may\u200b not show symptoms, their infections are concerning as they can spread the disease to vulnerable commercial flocks through\u200c migration.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, bird flu caused \u2064significant losses\u200d for U.S. poultry \u200cproducers, resulting \u2062in the death\u2063 of nearly\u2062 59\u2063 million birds across 47 states. This outbreak, according to\u2062 USDA figures, \u200bwas the \u2064deadliest in the country&#8217;s history and led to increased prices for \u2064eggs and turkeys, costing the government over $660 million.<\/p>\n<p>In 2015, \u200canother\u200c outbreak resulted in the loss of nearly 51 million birds in 15 states, making it the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deadly-bird-flu-discovered-in-us-poultry\/\" title=\"US Poultry Infected with Deadly Bird Flu\">expensive animal health disaster<\/a> in U.S. history,\u2063 with costs exceeding $1\u2064 billion.<\/p>\n<p>While bird flu infections in humans are rare and not considered a \u2062food safety risk, scientists are concerned about the potential for the virus \u2063to evolve and spread more easily among people, especially\u2063 as \u200cit affects other species. Cambodia recently reported its third human death from\u2062 bird \u2062flu this\u2064 year.<\/p>\n<p>Agriculture officials view\u2064 this year&#8217;s cases as part of last year&#8217;s \u2064outbreak,\u2062 which originated in\u200b Europe and\u200d reached the U.S. in February 2022. To limit the potential for spread, the U.S. has implemented periodic restrictions on poultry imports from Europe.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re just encouraging \u200dbird owners to make sure they&#8217;re increasing\u200d their \u200bbiosecurity practices because avian flu is still out there and it&#8217;s easy to\u200c contract,&#8221; said Bailee Woolstenhulme, spokesperson for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.<\/p>\n<p>Despite farmers&#8217; efforts to\u2063 maintain\u200d tight biosecurity\u200d measures, there is\u200d little more they can do to prevent the virus from entering their flocks. The primary strategy involves \u2064preventing the\u2064 introduction of wild bird droppings into poultry barns through workers&#8217; footwear \u200cand \u2063clothing, as well as farm equipment, mice, small \u200dbirds, and dust particles.<\/p>\n<p>While this is Utah&#8217;s first case this\u2064 year, the state experienced the \u2063impact of bird flu\u2063 in 16 turkey farms, one egg farm, and several backyard flocks last year. South Dakota producers lost\u2062 nearly 4 million birds, while Iowa, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-took-biden-so-long-to-sign-the-formula-act\/\" title=\"What Took Biden So Long to Sign the Formula Act?\">hardest-hit state<\/a> with nearly \u200c16 million birds lost, hasn&#8217;t recorded a case since March.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\"><em>By Steve Karnowski<\/em><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some of the measures being taken to contain and prevent the further spread of highly \u200bpathogenic bird flu in commercial poultry \u2062flocks?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200bStates.\u200b The outbreaks had a significant impact on the poultry industry, leading to trade bans on U.S. poultry exports and \u200cfinancial losses for many farmers.<\/p>\n<p>The recent detection \u200bof \u200chighly\u2063 pathogenic bird flu in\u200d commercial poultry flocks raises concerns about the potential for another\u2064 devastating outbreak. The virus is known\u2064 to spread rapidly\u200d among birds and can \u2064cause high mortality\u200d rates in infected flocks. This poses a serious\u2063 threat\u200d to the\u2063 poultry industry and its\u2064 economic stability.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts\u200c are underway to\u200b contain the outbreaks and prevent the \u2063further spread of the\u2062 virus. Infected flocks will be culled to\u2064 prevent the disease from spreading to other poultry farms. \u2062The \u2062affected farms will also undergo decontamination \u200cto\u2062 eliminate any\u2062 residual virus\u200c and minimize the risk \u2062of reinfection.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these measures, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed strict biosecurity protocols in the affected areas. These\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deadly-bird-flu-reappears-in-us-commercial-poultry-flocks-in-utah-and-south-dakota\/\" title=\"Bird flu resurfaces in US poultry flocks in Utah and South Dakota.\">protocols include stringent control measures<\/a> to prevent the \u200cmovement \u2063of birds, equipment, and personnel in and out of the \u2062farms. Monitoring and surveillance activities will\u2063 also be intensified to \u2063identify any new cases and\u2062 prevent the disease from \u200cspreading further.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 recent outbreaks serve as a reminder of the ongoing threat \u200cposed by avian influenza to\u2064 the poultry industry. Placing a strong emphasis \u200don\u2064 biosecurity measures\u200d is crucial for preventing future outbreaks and \u200bprotecting the livelihoods\u200d of\u2062 poultry farmers. Biosecurity measures include maintaining strict\u2063 hygiene \u200bpractices, conducting regular health checks on birds, and implementing effective pest and\u2062 predator control measures.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062detection of\u200b bird flu in commercial poultry flocks also\u200d highlights the \u200bimportance of\u2063 monitoring \u2063wild bird populations. The movement of wild birds, especially migratory species, can contribute \u200cto the spread of the virus. Surveillance and early detection systems should \u200cbe in place to identify\u2063 potential sources of infection and implement appropriate\u2062 control measures.<\/p>\n<p>The poultry industry plays a vital role\u2064 in the economy \u200dand \u200dfood supply \u2063of the United States. Swift \u200band decisive \u2064action is necessary to contain and eradicate \u200bthe\u2062 virus to minimize\u200d the impact on this sector. Strong collaboration between government agencies, poultry producers, and veterinarians is\u2063 essential for effective disease management and \u200cprevention.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the recent detection\u200d of highly pathogenic bird flu in U.S. commercial poultry flocks raises concerns about\u2062 the potential for another devastating outbreak. Strict biosecurity measures, culling infected flocks, and decontamination protocols are crucial for preventing the further\u200b spread of the virus. Continuous monitoring of\u200d both commercial\u2062 and wild bird populations \u2064is necessary to identify potential \u2062sources of\u200b infection and implement appropriate control measures. Only through coordinated efforts can\u2064 the poultry\u200b industry effectively combat this disease and protect the livelihoods\u2064 of farmers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highly pathogenic bird flu has emerged in U.S. commercial poultry flocks this season, hitting a turkey farm in South Dakota and one in Utah. 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