NDA reports two additional cases HPAI

NDA reports two additional cases HPAI
Chicken Farm, Poultry
October 3rd, 2022 | Christin Kamm, Communications Director - Nebraska Department of Agriculture

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing two confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This brings the total number of cases of HPAI in Nebraska to 11. 

The 10th farm, a commercial flock, is in York County.  The 11th farm, a backyard flock, is in Box Butte County. 

According to NDA State Veterinarian Dr. Roger Dudley, both flocks will be humanely depopulated and disposed of in an approved manner.

NDA will establish a 6.2-mile control zone, as is USDA policy, around the affected premises.  Poultry producers in these zones should know the signs and symptoms of HPAI and notify NDA immediately of sick or dying birds.  

Symptoms of HPAI in poultry include: a decrease in water consumption; lack of energy and appetite; decreased egg production or soft-shelled, misshapen eggs; nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing; incoordination; and diarrhea. HPAI can also cause sudden death in birds even if they aren’t showing any other symptoms. HPAI can survive for weeks in contaminated environments.

NDA is encouraging bird owners to prevent contact between their birds and wildlife and to practice strict biosecurity measures. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flock, they should report it to NDA immediately at (402) 471-2351. More information for producers can be found at https://nda.nebraska.gov/animal/avian/index.html or http://healthybirds.aphis.usda.gov.

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