HPAI confirmed in three more states

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in three more states.  The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the virus in a commercial layer chicken flock in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a non-commercial backyard flock in Utah County, Utah, and two non-commercial backyard flocks in Idaho.

APHIS is working closely with state animal health officials on a joint incident response.  All birds on the properties will be depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease and a 6.2-mile control zone will be established around the premises. 

USDA reports the findings to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and international trading partners.

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