So, mentioned a few days back new bird flu initially hitting Iowa. It has spread, like Avian flu's will do, from wild bird to domesticated.This will cause serious economic problems and further food shortage issues, the zoonotic outcome is yet to be seen - they are already laying the media prep that this could be our next pandemic.
This is indeed the H5N1 strain, and goes from wild migratory birds to domestic birds to potentially humans. This strain was reported by Russia to be in the Ukranian Biolabs. But I'm sure this couldn't have come from a lab (sarcasm).
From USDA:
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The United States has the strongest avian influenza surveillance program in the world. Through our ongoing wild bird surveillance program, APHIS collects and tests large numbers of samples from wild birds in the North American flyways. It is not uncommon to detect avian influenza in wild birds, as avian influenza viruses circulate freely in those populations without the birds appearing sick. In addition to monitoring for avian influenza in wild bird populations, APHIS monitors for the virus in commercial and backyard birds.
With the recent detections of the Eurasian H5 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds and domestic poultry in the United States, bird owners should review their biosecurity practices and stay vigilant to protect poultry and pet birds from this disease. APHIS is working closely with State partners on surveillance, reporting, and control efforts.
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Already has affected Tyson:
This is indeed the H5N1 strain, and goes from wild migratory birds to domestic birds to potentially humans. This strain was reported by Russia to be in the Ukranian Biolabs. But I'm sure this couldn't have come from a lab (sarcasm).
Bird flu spreads on U.S. poultry farms
More than 22 million commercially raised U.S. chickens and turkeys have been killed since February due to outbreaks of a highly lethal type of bird flu, U.S. Department of Agriculture data shows.
www.reuters.com
Nearly 1 million egg-laying hens will be destroyed in Iowa's third outbreak of bird flu
State officials will destroy 920,000 egg-laying hens in southwestern Iowa to prevent the spread of the highly contagious avian influenza.
www.desmoinesregister.com
From USDA:
2022 Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Last Modified: Feb 16, 2022The United States has the strongest avian influenza surveillance program in the world. Through our ongoing wild bird surveillance program, APHIS collects and tests large numbers of samples from wild birds in the North American flyways. It is not uncommon to detect avian influenza in wild birds, as avian influenza viruses circulate freely in those populations without the birds appearing sick. In addition to monitoring for avian influenza in wild bird populations, APHIS monitors for the virus in commercial and backyard birds.
With the recent detections of the Eurasian H5 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds and domestic poultry in the United States, bird owners should review their biosecurity practices and stay vigilant to protect poultry and pet birds from this disease. APHIS is working closely with State partners on surveillance, reporting, and control efforts.
Confirmations in Commercial and Backyard Flocks
More Information...Detections in Wild Birds
More Information...Announcements
Additional Information
- USDA Confirms HPAI in a Commercial Turkey Flock in Dubois County, Indiana (webinar, 2/09/2022)
- Update on HPAI Detection in Wild Birds (webinar, 1/18/2022)
- Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Information
- Defend the Flock Resource Center
Already has affected Tyson:
U.S. detects highly lethal bird flu in Tyson Foods chickens
A flock of about 240,000 chickens owned by Tyson Foods Inc in Kentucky tested positive for a highly lethal form of bird flu, government officials and the company said on Monday, widening an outbreak that threatens the U.S. poultry industry.
www.reuters.com