Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) represents a significant and cyclical biological threat to the U.S. poultry and livestock industries, primarily due to the migration of wild birds. The primary threat vector is identified as coming from Canada. Disease Protocol and Impact The presence of HPAI necessitates strict, immediate response protocols due to its highly contagious …
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Apr 14
USDA Continues Partner Engagement to Mitigate Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza for 2023 Season
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues efforts on many fronts to mitigate the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the United States. This pervasive virus is carried in wild, migratory birds and typically peaks in the spring and summer months in the United States. As part of USDA’s commitment to …