Temporary ban on eggs, poultry at fairs across Pennsylvania

(WHTM) — With a view to shield Pennsylvania’s poultry business from the extremely pathogenic Avian Influenza, there will likely be a short lived quarantine order banning the exhibition of poultry and eggs at county and native festivals throughout the state. In accordance with the Agriculture Division, the ban will start Saturday, April 16, and final for 60 days or till the division lifts the order.

“Pennsylvania’s agricultural festivals are vital instructional occasions for our youth,” stated Agriculture Secretary Russell. “However the threat to our poultry farmers and our financial system outweighs the advantage of displaying poultry at festivals when avian influenza is an imminent menace. The very actual expertise of weighing dangers towards advantages can also be a tremendously vital a part of an agricultural schooling.”

The short-term ban will prohibit the presence or show of poultry and poultry merchandise, which incorporates eggs, feathers, and different elements and gadgets made of those elements. The ban applies to 108 county and native festivals that obtain state funding.

As of April 12, contaminated birds in business and yard poultry flocks have been confirmed in 26 states together with these surrounding Pennsylvania. They don’t, nevertheless, in keeping with the CDC, current a right away public well being concern,

For many who have home birds, the division asks that you just report sick birds or uncommon deaths within the flock to the division at 717-772-2852 or e mail RA-ahds@pa.gov. For extra data, click on right here.