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Utah has placed restrictions on the import of lactating dairy cattle to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza to herds in Utah.
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In other news, avian influenza has been found in two commercial poultry flocks in Utah and South Dakota.
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A brief history of the H5N1 avian flu and why a human avian flu pandemic is not a concern, at least for now.
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At this time, all confirmed HPAI-positive condors are from northern Arizona, and field teams have not collected a deceased condor in the area since April 11.
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What we do know is that once introduced, avian influenza is transmitted from flock to flock through contaminated equipment and people. Consider these tips to prevent virus transmission.
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Cases of avian flu have been found in a total of 13 Utah counties.
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The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food has confirmed two additional cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the state.
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It can seem hard to keep a thankful heart during thanksgiving while turkeys are fewer and food costs are rising. USU Extension professor in Family and Consumer Science Kathy Riggs gives ways to stay grateful while also staying within our budget.
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A highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza has been infecting birds in Utah and across the U.S. This affects Utah’s poultry industry and backyard flocks.
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Approximately 700,000 turkeys will be euthanized in the state of Utah following the presence of the avian flu on 18 turkey farms. High costs and the deadly flu will have impacts for farmers, as well as consumers looking to purchase turkeys this holiday season.