Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected (HPAI)
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected (HPAI)
Below you’ll find the recording of the presentation from Dr. Wall, as well as the references that was shared during the presentation and Q and A.
As Dr. Wall mentioned, this is a rapidly-evolving outbreak, and updates will regularly be shared through Cornell’s New York Extension Disaster Education Network (NY-EDEN) and through your local Cornell Cooperative Extension office.
| CCE Flock Talk - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Webinar |
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| WEBINAR PRESENTATION |
If you think your flock has been exposed to HPAI, contact Judy Wright.
Where do I report sick birds?
- NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets: 518-457-3502
- USDA: 866-536-7593
- Your local Cooperative Extension Office: https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/local-offices
- Unusual illness and deaths of wild birds can be reported to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The link to this map shares the office contact information by region: https://www.dec.ny.gov/about/558.html
Biosecurity:
For more information on keeping your flock safe and for general tips on implementing biosecurity measures for small and backyard flocks, visit the USDA-APHIS Defend the Flock web page: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/defend-the-flock-program/dtf-resources
Disinfectants:
- Over 200 disinfectants can be used against HPAI on hard, non-porous surfaces.
- More information about using disinfectants against HPAI can be found here: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/antimicrobial-products-registered-disinfection-use-against-avian-influenza
- The list of registered products can be found here: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-m-registered-antimicrobial-products-label-claims-avian-influenza
More information about HPAI can be found at:
Raptors and HPAI:
More information about how raptors are affected by this virus was shared by the University of Minnesota on 2/28/22. The link to the webinar recording can be found at: https://mediaspace.umn.edu/media/t/1_n0drrg4i
NPIP (National Poultry Improvement Program):
There are many hatcheries that participate in this program, which tests against poultry diseases, including Avian Influenza. Participating hatcheries also have biosecurity measures in place to help mitigate the risk of disease on their farms, which means a lower risk to you if you’re buying chicks in. If you aren’t sure if the hatchery you source from is NPIP certified, you can use this NPIP Participants States page to search for them (the map is clickable): http://www.poultryimprovement.org/statesContent.cfm
The New York specific hatchery page can be found here:
http://www.poultryimprovement.org/documents/ny.pdf
Help Stop Avian Flu – Take Down Your Bird Feeders!
Cornell Cooperative Extension shares why taking down bird feeders can help stop the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza - by Amy Barkley, Livestock and Beginning Farm Specialist with the SWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
Contact
Judy Wright
Sr. Agriculture Economic Specialist
jlw24@cornell.edu
315-539-9251 ext. 109
Last updated March 21, 2022
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LISTEN to Judy Wright as she talks about the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza, also referred to as bird flu.
Defend the Flock - Resource Center
The Defend the Flock Resource Center brings together biosecurity information and free resources from USDA and other experts, including growers, veterinarians, state agencies, scientists, and industry professionals.
All the information you need to practice good biosecurity is available here , including checklists, resource guides, videos, and other tools: www.aphis.usda.gov
Poultry Biosecurity
Best practices include:
- Discourage unnecessary visitors and use biosecurity signs to warn people not to enter buildings without permission.
- Ask all visitors if they have had any contact with any birds in the past five days.
- Forbid entry to employees and visitors who own any kind of fowl.
- Require all visitors to cover and disinfect all footwear.
- Lock all entrances to chicken houses after hours.
- Avoid non-essential vehicular traffic on-farm.
- After hauling birds to processors, clean and disinfect poultry transport coops and vehicles before they return to the farm.
- Report anything unusual.
In addition to practicing good biosecurity, poultry owners should keep their birds away from wild ducks and geese and their droppings. Outdoor access for poultry should be limited at this time.