Avian Flu

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.

Cases of avian flu have been found in a total of 13 Utah counties.

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food has confirmed two additional cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the state.

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.

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.

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.

Since a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza was first detected in Utah earlier this year, there have been a total of 55 positive cases in wild birds. Ginger Stout, a veterinarian with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said levels of the virus in Utah are currently very high and may rise even further with fall migrations.

Avian flu tests are also pending for other dead owls found in Cache and Weber counties.

The Utah Department of Food and Agriculture public information officer, Bailee Woolstenhulme, discusses details about the Avian Influenza case and how the disease outbreak effects flock owners, and grocery stores across the United States.

Although state officials won’t disclose the name of a Cache Valley commercial facility where avian influenza has been detected, men in hazmat suits could be seen Monday disposing of chickens outside the Oakdale Egg Farm near Lewiston.