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Delmarva Poultry Growers' HPAI Situational Update - Recording and Transcript
Recording Summary
Officials from Delaware and Maryland discussed the ongoing avian influenza outbreak on the Delmarva Peninsula, addressing its impact on commercial poultry farms and the measures being taken to contain its spread. The meeting covered various aspects of managing the outbreak, including biosecurity protocols, litter management, testing procedures, and financial implications for affected farmers. Participants also explored strategies to deter wild birds from farms and prepared for USDA audits, emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining strict biosecurity measures to prevent further transmission of the virus.
Recording Click Here Transcript Click Here
A.I. HOTLINES
• In Delaware, email the Delaware Poultry Health Hotline at poultry.health@delaware.gov or call 302-698-4507 and provide your contact information, size of flock, location, and concerns.
• In Maryland, report any unusual or sudden increases in sick birds to the MDA Animal Health Program at 410-841-5810 or after hours at 410-841-5971.
• In Virginia, report sick birds or unusual bird deaths to the State Veterinarian’s Office at 804-692-0601 or vastatevet@vdacs.virginia.gov or through the USDA’s toll-free number, 866-536-7593.
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USDA HPAI 2022/2024 Confirmed Detections: USDA - HPAI CONFIRMED LAST 30 DAYS DETECTIONS
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