News & Updates

• Avian flu confirmed in California, Wisconsin turkeys
  New cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza were detected in commercial turkey flocks in Stanislaus County, California, and Dunn County, Wisconsin. ... read more
  Published on 2022-10-04
• Would better poultry biosecurity prevent avian influenza?
  Traditional approaches to biosecurity failed to stop the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in 2022. Instead, a paradigm shift in biosecurity that includes new technologies to monitor farm activities is needed to stop future outbreaks of the virus. ... read more
  Published on 2022-10-03
• Pennsylvania has first HPAI case since early June
  A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in a commercial turkey flock in York County, Pennsylvania. ... read more
  Published on 2022-10-03
• France reacts to spike in avian flu cases in poultry
  Following a second consecutive year of heavy losses to the poultry sector from highly pathogenic avian influenza, France has introduced strict biosecurity measures early for the coming season.  ... read more
  Published on 2022-10-03
• Utah county has three more cases of avian flu
  Commercial turkey flocks in Sanpete County, Utah, continue to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), as three more flocks have been affected. Meanwhile, the virus was also confirmed in a commercial duck flock in Wisconsin and a commercial poultry flock in Alberta, Canada. ... read more
  Published on 2022-09-30
• Utah turkey flock hit by HPAI included 36,700 birds
  A previously announced case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Sanpete County, Utah, involved 36,700 commercial turkeys. ... read more
  Published on 2022-09-29
• HPAI strikes in North Dakota, Utah, Alberta, Manitoba
  New cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) were confirmed in two U.S. states and two Canadian provinces on September 27, including the first case in North Dakota since May. ... read more
  Published on 2022-09-28
• 70,000 laying hens lost in Chilliwack avian flu case
  The World Organisation for Animal Health has offered updated information on four commercial poultry flocks in Canada that have been affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza, the largest of which was a layer flock in Chilliwack, British Columbia. ... read more
  Published on 2022-09-27
• Bifrost-Riverton, Manitoba, has second avian flu case
  Canada's the latest case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected on September 25 in a commercial poultry flock in the Rural Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton. ... read more
  Published on 2022-09-27
• Avian flu strikes in South Dakota, Alberta, Saskatchewan
  The North American outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues as new cases have emerged in South Dakota, Alberta and Saskatchewan. ... read more
  Published on 2022-09-26
• How avian influenza affects the poultry industry
  GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Avian influenza was dubbed the “fowl plaque’ in the 1800s when the disease was first discovered. ... read more
  Published on 2022-09-26By By Elizabeth Poisson Poultry Times staff epoisson@poultrytimes.com
• Nearly 1.3 million birds affected in 5 latest HPAI cases
  The presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was detected in four U.S. commercial poultry flocks and a commercial upland gamebird operation, with all cases being confirmed on September 21. ... read more
  Published on 2022-09-23
• Back-to-back HPAI cases confirmed in Taber, Alberta
  For the second time in as many days, a commercial poultry flock in Taber, Alberta, has been infected by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). ... read more
  Published on 2022-09-22
• VIDEO: Expect record retail turkey prices for Thanksgiving 2022
  Americans will pay the highest prices ever for turkey this holiday season.  ... read more
  Published on 2022-09-22
• Avian flu appears in flocks in 4 states, 2 provinces
  New cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in Minnesota, California, Utah and South Dakota, as well as the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. ... read more
  Published on 2022-09-21

• Highly pathogenic H5N2 avian flu confirmed in Alaska
  Highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza has been confirmed in a wild mallard duck from a state wildlife refuge in Alaska, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced on August 26 … read more
  Published on 2016-8-26
• 3 Important Biosecurity Concepts for Your Poultry Farm
  The effectiveness of any biosecurity program is affected by what is in the program and whether the program is being followed. All it takes is one instance of a policy circumvented … read more
  Published on 2016-1-5

• Arkansas Poultry Industry Braces for Bird Flu
  Many Arkansans are looking skyward, eager to see migrating ducks from the north flying though the state when hunting season opens in November. Many other Arkansans are looking … read more
  Published on 2015-10-14