2 days ago · Invest in Gold-Standard Biosecurity Measures for All U.S. Poultry Producers. Biosecurity is the key to protecting poultry flocks from HPAI. We provide several services to help producers bolster biosecurity:. Free, voluntary biosecurity assessments (wildlife, general, or both) for commercial operations not affected by HPAI

Dec 26, 2024 · CDC considers HPAI A (H5N1) viruses to have the potential to cause severe disease in infected humans and recommends the following: Avoid exposure to sick or dead animals.

Dec 20, 2024 · HPAI is a very contagious and often deadly respiratory disease of poultry, such as chickens, turkeys, and geese. It is often spread by wild birds and can make other animals sick, too. It's a major threat to the poultry industry, animal health, trade, and the economy worldwide.

Feb 3, 2025 · Learn more about our response to an HPAI outbreak. Find detailed resources concerning an HPAI outbreak. APHIS develops emergency management policies to ensure the effective response and management of disease outbreaks, like highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 2025—U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced a $1 billion-dollar comprehensive strategy to curb highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), protect the U.S. poultry industry, and lower egg prices.This is in addition to funding already being provided to indemnify growers for depopulated flocks. As the Secretary detailed in the Wall …

4 days ago · In the United States, since 2022, USDA APHIS has reported HPAI A (H5N1) virus detections in more than 200 mammals. On April 1, CDC confirmed one human HPAI A (H5N1) infection in a person with exposure to dairy cows in Texas …

Mar 12, 2025 · What is "bird flu" and why is it in the news so much lately?Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as "bird flu," is circulating now in the United States and much of the world. This strain of influenza virus has spread from wild birds into poultry, dairy cattle, domestic cats and many species of wildlife throughout the United States. Although relatively rare, it has …

4 days ago · The Purdue University Veterinary Hospital has not identified any cases of HPAI or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at our practices. However, we want to provide some information to help clarify the HPAI situation and to help you protect your pets and livestock. HPAIs are a viral disease that can affect many species of animals.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a highly contagious transboundary disease with zoonotic potential affecting both animal and human health. It causes variable clinical signs and high mortality rates in both wild and domestic bird populations.

Dec 16, 2024 · Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), historically known for its devastating impact on bird populations, has recently emerged as a threat to dairy cattle. The detection of the H5N1 strain in dairy herds across several states has heightened concerns about animal health, food safety, and public health.