Avian influenza found in South Carolina

[MrModina]

When these reports are saying "non-poultry," what does that mean? Is that quail, pigeons?

 

[AgnesGray]

When these reports are saying "non-poultry," what does that mean? Is that quail, pigeons?

It is also chickens and what the rest of the world considers "poultry" but was not destined for the food chain, it would seem. They're using some strange definition to determine what is poultry and non-poultry.

 

[Sally PB]

When these reports are saying "non-poultry," what does that mean? Is that quail, pigeons?

It's a term that means "not commercial poultry," I think. Still chickens, turkeys, etc., but the birds are not part of a commercial source of meat or eggs. Backyard flocks, in other words.

It's a term that needs to change, imo, but probably won't. Very confusing.

 

[raingarden]

If your flock starts dying and HPAI is suspected then report it to the authorities immediately. To keep quiet and start treating with Ivermectin would be irresponsible and illegal.

 

[MrModina]

It is also chickens and what the rest of the world considers "poultry" but was not destined for the food chain, it would seem. They're using some strange definition to determine what is poultry and non-poultry.

oh ok. Thank you

 

[MrModina]

It's a term that means "not commercial poultry," I think. Still chickens, turkeys, etc., but the birds are not part of a commercial source of meat or eggs. Backyard flocks, in other words.

It's a term that needs to change, imo, but probably won't. Very confusing.

I agree. They should change that.

 

[3KillerBs]

If you flock starts dying and HPAI is suspected reporty it to the authorities immediately. To keep quiet and start treating with Ivermectin would be irresponsible and illegal.

Exactly!

Trying to cover up an infection would be horribly selfish and deeply immoral. That person would be 100% responsible for the deaths of all the other birds in the area that were exposed because they were too self-centered to face up to the need to prevent the spread.

 

[Weeg]

Looks like the USDA changed the setup of their AI info. I like that they added a map, makes everything easy to spot.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ou...pai-2022/2022-hpai-commercial-backyard-flocks

Current cases by state.

 

[Weeg]

Also added this graph which is interesting.

 

[dreamofwinter]

Unfortunately the spread in Iowa did not spare McMurray Hatchery
https://blog.mcmurrayhatchery.com/2...atchery-high-pathogenic-avian-influenza-hpai/

Here in Washington County, Maine, we've had a case less than 25 miles from me. I've got my birds under cover and on lockdown but the word is slow to reach my neighbors.