The Nebraska Division of Agriculture (NDA), together with the US Division of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Effectively being Inspection Service (APHIS) has detected a case of extraordinarily pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a industrial broiler flock in Johnson County.
Circumstances of HPAI in Nebraska in 2024
Case 1 – Gage County, February 2024
Case 2 – Nemaha County, December 2024
Case 3 – Dodge County, December 2024
Case 4 – Sarpy County, December 2024
Case 5 – Lancaster County, December 2024
Case 6 – Johnson County, December 2024
About HPAI
HPAI is a extraordinarily contagious virus that spreads merely amongst birds by way of nasal and eye secretions, along with contaminated meals, water, and manure. The virus could also be unfold in diverse strategies from flock to flock, along with by wild birds all through migratory season, by way of contact with contaminated poultry, by gear, and on the garments and footwear of caretakers. Wild birds can carry the virus with out becoming sick, whereas domesticated birds can develop to be very sick and die.
Scientific Indicators of HPAI in Birds
Indicators of HPAI in poultry embrace: a decrease in water consumption; lack of energy and urge for meals; decreased egg manufacturing or soft-shelled, misshapen eggs; nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing; incoordination; and diarrhea. HPAI can also set off sudden demise in birds even after they aren’t exhibiting one other indicators. HPAI can survive for weeks in contaminated environments.
Property could be discovered for poultry producers at nda.nebraska.gov/animal/avian/, and from the USDA at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza. Poultry experiencing indicators of HPAI or unusual demise must be reported to NDA at 402-471-2351 or the USDA at 866-536-7593.