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Herbruck's Poultry Ranch, Michigan's largest egg producer, has been hit by a highly contagious and deadly avian flu, marking the fourth commercial poultry farm in the state to be infected in 2022.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in a commercial poultry facility in Muskegon County, West Michigan, according to state health officials.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Taylor County since November 2022. Poultry owners are urged to practice strong biosecurity measures, including keeping birds indoors when possible, to prevent the spread of the virus. Symptoms of HPAI include sudden death, decreased egg production, and respiratory issues. Wisconsin poultry owners are required to register their premises and should report any signs of illness or increased mortality among their birds to DATCP.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domesticated swans in Nueces County. The disease is easily spread between wild and domestic birds, and with the fall migration of waterbirds and fowl underway, it is not surprising that the illness is circulating in Texas. While the risk of transmission to humans is low, caution is advised when handling animals showing signs of the condition. Precautions for game hunters include proper disposal of carcasses, wearing gloves when processing, avoiding consumption or processing of sick birds, cleaning and disinfecting tools between carcasses, and cooking meat to proper temperatures.
Three more suspected cases of avian influenza (AI) in cats have been reported in Seoul, South Korea, following the recent confirmation of two infected cats at an animal shelter. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is investigating whether the infections are highly pathogenic. No humans who had contact with the cats have shown symptoms so far. Avian influenza has been a growing concern globally, with recent cases in cats reported in Poland and human cases confirmed in Cambodia, China, and Chile.