While the risk to public health remains low, officials are closely monitoring the situation.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the extension of a contract with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) allowing for the safe disposal of dead wild birds as bird flu cases continue to spread in the region.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the detection of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, or bird flu, in a Caroline County commercial broiler flock.
Delaware Agriculture Week, an annual event that provides farmers with valuable opportunities to learn and advance in their industry, is set to kick off next week. However, all poultry events have been canceled due to ongoing concerns over Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
The Delaware Department of Agriculture has announced the cancellation of all poultry-related sessions for the upcoming Delaware Ag Week as risks of avian influenza, or bird flu, continue to rise in the region.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) has announced testing of a broiler flock in Kent County has resulted in the presumptive detection of H5 Avian Influenza, or bird flu.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture is urging poultry and dairy cattle farmers to stay vigilant as detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, continue to rise.