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ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 12, 2024) ~ As the annual fall migration begins, the Maryland Department of Agriculture is urging poultry farmers to take extra precautions and practice enhanced biosecurity on their farms. This comes as cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continue to be detected in wild birds and poultry flocks in the Atlantic Flyway.
According to Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks, the southern migration of wild birds poses an increased risk of HPAI for Maryland poultry farmers. He advises both commercial poultry growers and backyard flock owners to review their biosecurity plans and take necessary steps to isolate their birds from wild waterfowl migrating along the Atlantic flyway.
The migratory waterfowl that pass through Maryland during this time present a heightened risk for HPAI, a potentially devastating disease for poultry operations. HPAI is caused by an influenza type A virus that can infect various types of poultry and is carried by free-flying waterfowl such as ducks, geese, and shorebirds. In addition to bird and poultry populations, there have also been detections of HPAI in lactating dairy herds in 14 states, including North Carolina. As such, good biosecurity practices are crucial in preventing the spread of the disease.
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To maintain a sanitary and biosecure premise, growers are advised to follow these minimum guidelines:
- Restrict access to poultry by posting "Restricted Access" signage or securing the area with a gate.
- Take measures to prevent contaminated materials on the ground from being transported into the poultry growing house or area.
- Provide footbaths and foot mats with disinfectant, boot washing and disinfectant stations, or footwear change/foot covers for anyone entering or leaving areas where poultry are kept.
- Cover and secure feed to prevent wild birds, rodents, or other animals from accessing it.
- Properly contain carcasses, used litter, or other disease-containing organic materials to prevent access by wild birds, rodents, or other animals and to prevent them from being blown around by wind.
- Allow the Maryland Department of Agriculture to inspect biosecurity and sanitation practices during normal working hours.
- Report any unusual bird deaths or sudden increases in very sick birds to the MDA Animal Health Program at 410-841-5810 or after-hours at 410-841-5971. Additionally, contact the USDA at 866-536-7593.
- Educate oneself about HPAI and biosecurity measures on the MDA website.
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's website "Defend the Flock" and University of Maryland Extension programs offer valuable resources for poultry owners, including instructional videos, to help mitigate the risk of HPAI on their operations.
For more information on avian influenza, visit the Maryland Department of Agriculture's website.
According to Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks, the southern migration of wild birds poses an increased risk of HPAI for Maryland poultry farmers. He advises both commercial poultry growers and backyard flock owners to review their biosecurity plans and take necessary steps to isolate their birds from wild waterfowl migrating along the Atlantic flyway.
The migratory waterfowl that pass through Maryland during this time present a heightened risk for HPAI, a potentially devastating disease for poultry operations. HPAI is caused by an influenza type A virus that can infect various types of poultry and is carried by free-flying waterfowl such as ducks, geese, and shorebirds. In addition to bird and poultry populations, there have also been detections of HPAI in lactating dairy herds in 14 states, including North Carolina. As such, good biosecurity practices are crucial in preventing the spread of the disease.
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To maintain a sanitary and biosecure premise, growers are advised to follow these minimum guidelines:
- Restrict access to poultry by posting "Restricted Access" signage or securing the area with a gate.
- Take measures to prevent contaminated materials on the ground from being transported into the poultry growing house or area.
- Provide footbaths and foot mats with disinfectant, boot washing and disinfectant stations, or footwear change/foot covers for anyone entering or leaving areas where poultry are kept.
- Cover and secure feed to prevent wild birds, rodents, or other animals from accessing it.
- Properly contain carcasses, used litter, or other disease-containing organic materials to prevent access by wild birds, rodents, or other animals and to prevent them from being blown around by wind.
- Allow the Maryland Department of Agriculture to inspect biosecurity and sanitation practices during normal working hours.
- Report any unusual bird deaths or sudden increases in very sick birds to the MDA Animal Health Program at 410-841-5810 or after-hours at 410-841-5971. Additionally, contact the USDA at 866-536-7593.
- Educate oneself about HPAI and biosecurity measures on the MDA website.
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's website "Defend the Flock" and University of Maryland Extension programs offer valuable resources for poultry owners, including instructional videos, to help mitigate the risk of HPAI on their operations.
For more information on avian influenza, visit the Maryland Department of Agriculture's website.
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