Nebraska Department of Agriculture reports 13th case of avian flu in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — A press launch from the Nebraska Division of Agriculture confirmed one other case of avian flu in Nebraska.

Learn the press launch under:

The Nebraska Division of Agriculture (NDA) along side america Division of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Well being Inspection Service (APHIS) is saying one other confirmed case of extremely pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This brings the whole variety of instances of HPAI in Nebraska this yr to 13. The thirteenth farm is a business flock of laying birds in Dixon County.

In keeping with NDA State Veterinarian Dr. Roger Dudley, the affected flock might be depopulated and might be disposed of in an accepted method. NDA will set up a 6.2-mile management zone, as is USDA coverage, across the affected premises. Poultry producers ought to know the indicators and signs of HPAI and notify NDA instantly of sick or dying birds.

HPAI is a extremely contagious virus that spreads simply amongst birds by nasal and eye secretions, in addition to manure. The virus might be unfold in varied methods from flock to flock, together with by wild birds, by contact with contaminated poultry, by tools, and on the clothes and footwear of caretakers. Wild birds can carry the virus with out changing into sick, whereas domesticated birds can turn out to be very sick.

Signs of HPAI in poultry embody: a lower in water consumption; lack of power and urge for food; decreased egg manufacturing or soft-shelled, misshapen eggs; nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing; incoordination; and diarrhea. HPAI can even trigger sudden loss of life in birds even when they aren’t exhibiting some other signs. HPAI can survive for weeks in contaminated environments.

NDA is encouraging chook house owners to forestall contact between their birds and wildlife and to observe strict biosecurity measures. If producers suspect indicators of HPAI of their flock, they need to report it to NDA instantly at 402-471-2351. Extra data for producers might be discovered at https://nda.nebraska.gov/animal/avian/index.html or http://healthybirds.aphis.usda.gov.

Enhanced biosecurity helps forestall the introduction and unfold of viruses and illnesses together with HPAI. NDA and USDA have assets obtainable to assist poultry house owners step up their biosecurity efforts.

• Know the warning indicators of infectious chook illnesses like HPAI. Be looking out for
  uncommon indicators of conduct, extreme sickness and/or sudden deaths.
• Limit entry to your property and poultry.
• Maintain it clear. Put on clear garments, scrub boots/footwear with disinfectant and wash arms completely earlier than and after contact together with your flock.
• If you happen to, your staff, or household have been on different farms, or different locations the place there may be livestock and/or poultry, clear and disinfect your automobile tires and tools earlier than returning dwelling.
• Don’t share tools, instruments, or different provides with different livestock or poultry house owners.
• Along with working towards good biosecurity, all chook house owners ought to forestall contact between their birds and wild birds, ensuring wild birds can’t entry home poultry’s feed and water sources.
• Report sick birds instantly to: NDA at 402-471-2351; the USDA at 866-536-7593; or your veterinarian.

Early detection is essential to forestall the unfold of illness. In keeping with the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention, the chance to folks getting HPAI infections from birds is low.

All poultry coming into Nebraska have to be accompanied by a VS type 9-3 or Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI, or well being certificates). In case you are contemplating shifting an animal into Nebraska from an affected state, please name 402- 471-2351 to study extra. Nebraska poultry house owners desirous to ship poultry out of state ought to seek the advice of the state veterinarians of the vacation spot states for import necessities.

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