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[kabhyper1]

Here's part of the statement issued by the Indiana BOAH office just a little while ago:

BOAH veterinarians collected samples from the flock, after the owner reported several chickens became ill and died. The hobby flock contained 77 birds of various species, including ducks, geese, chickens and turkeys. In a rapid response effort, all of the birds were removed from the site, to ensure no ongoing risk of disease spread. BOAH is reaching out to poultry owners in the Whitley County area to raise awareness and determine if the disease has spread.

I have been told its in the southern part of the county. Have you heard where the actual location is? We are northern part.

 

[kittydoc]

I have been told its in the southern part of the county. Have you heard where the actual location is? We are northern part.

Hi, how did you even hear it was in the southern part? I haven't seen that in any of the alerts I've received as a veterinarian, nor was that reported by ABC news. I don't doubt you at all, just wonder if a local station or reporter mentioned a more specific part of the county, or whether you or someone you know has been visited by the USDA officials yet. They'll probably try to locate every poultry flock in the county to inform people. Lots of people never read a newspaper, watch the news on TV, or go online except to play Candy Crush. It amazes me.This strain is the same as the one on the west coast, which seemed to burn out pretty fast without dramatic consequences, unlike the strain around Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Dakotas. If we HAD to get it, I'd rather we have the one we got than the other one, though there's no guarantee we won't get the other strain eventually, too. I usually hate hot weather, but I'll take it gladly if it will kill this virus!

 

[kabhyper1]

Hi, how did you even hear it was in the southern part? I haven't seen that in any of the alerts I've received as a veterinarian, nor was that reported by ABC news. I don't doubt you at all, just wonder if a local station or reporter mentioned a more specific part of the county, or whether you or someone you know has been visited by the USDA officials yet. They'll probably try to locate every poultry flock in the county to inform people. Lots of people never read a newspaper, watch the news on TV, or go online except to play Candy Crush. It amazes me.This strain is the same as the one on the west coast, which seemed to burn out pretty fast without dramatic consequences, unlike the strain around Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Dakotas. If we HAD to get it, I'd rather we have the one we got than the other one, though there's no guarantee we won't get the other strain eventually, too. I usually hate hot weather, but I'll take it gladly if it will kill this virus!

I'm friends with our county extension agent, and poultry leader. She got it in an email and messaged me about it. Im hoping the hot weather will kill it. Im thinking that flock contracted it awhile ago. Also they flock had turkeys and waterfowl in it, so best guess is the waterfowl was swimming and interacting with wild waterfowl. it was a flock of 77 birds. An exact location would be nice to have for sure for those of us in whitley county.

 

[kabhyper1]

Here is the update I have...
Just to ease some minds...

The flock has already been killed off. The state vet said they think it has been festering in the area but since the flock lived in a marshy area and was a mixed species flock it finally hit​

They are still investigating though​

the flock that was hit lived in a marshy area and it was a mixed flock.​

Suspected transfer from wild waterfowl​

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

Oh, man, this is a gut shot. Checking in to let y'all know we're all healthy over here, no sign of flu. Oh, I feel ill... Time to start implementing emergency flock safety measures.

Keeping my fellow Whitley County residents in my thoughts, too. Stay safe, everyone!

 

[kabhyper1]

Correction. Its northern. Someone got misinformed. Etna troy township. That makes it northwesternish whitley county . I apologize for the misinformation. It came from a reliable source, she just told me that she was told wrong and was just clarified. If you have waterfowl near whitley county, keep them away from the wild waterfowl.

 

[flyladyrocks]

I am just sick for all of you in Whitley County. And more worried for everyone else.

Who knew we'd be so excited about hot weather!

 

[SallyinIndiana]

how hot are we wanting it to get to kill off the viruses? And for how long ~ meaning if the temps drop overnight can the virus still survive? Because honestly I don't want a night time low of 90 anytime soon.

 

[chicknmania]

The hot weather is not working the way they hoped it would. That's why it's been found in Missouri too. WE're not in Indiana but this sucks. WE're way to close to you, neighbors.

 

[chickiebaby1]

I need help identifying what kind of bird I have here. She is super sweet and I got her in a batch of cochins and other "special" breeds, does anyone have any ideas. SHe kinda looks like she's getting a mohawk. She's around 11 weeks old if that helps.