JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Missouri poultry producers are encouraged to review and tighten biosecurity protocols in light of the avian influenza virus confirmation in poultry throughout the Midwest.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri poultry producers are encouraged to review and tighten biosecurity protocols in light of the avian influenza virus confirmation in poultry throughout the Midwest. Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 is known to be deadly for domesticated chickens and turkeys. Avian influenza has been confirmed in both commercial and backyard poultry flocks in Midwestern states this month. The influenza had a major impact on the U.S. poultry industry this spring, as migratory birds flew north for the summer. While wild birds, especially waterfowl, are carriers of the virus, domestic poultry are incredibly susceptible. "HPAI didn't just 'go away' over the summer. The wild waterfowl carrying the virus are again active in the flyways as the fall migratory season ensues," said Missouri State Veterinarian Steve Strubberg. "It is extremely important that poultry producers practice biosecurity measures and be vigilant to protect the health of t
HAGÅTÑA (The Guam Daily Post) — Animal control officers with the Guam Department of Agriculture are seeking information regarding the violent assault on a male stray dog found in East
A dog was slashed in East Hagåtña two weeks ago, and officers with the Guam Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Division are trying to learn who did it.