These flocks have been euthanized to help control the spread of the virus.
Farmers and others who think their flock has HPAI, they should report it to the State Animal Health Diagnostic Center, at (607) 253-3900 or poultryhealth@cornell.edu or USDA toll-free at 1-866-536-7593.
For more information on how to protect your flock against HPAI, view Cornell’s recent fact sheet and the USDA Defend the Flock resource center.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recent HPAI detections in birds do not present an immediate public health concern. No human cases of these avian influenza viruses have been detected in the United States. As a reminder, the proper handling and cooking of poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165 ˚F kills bacteria and viruses.
