The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Orleans County last week, the VAAFM reported.
Samples taken by VAAFM and USDA officials on Monday were tested and the presence of HPAI was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa. This marks the third instance of HPAI in domestic flocks in the state since the spring of last year, underscoring the persistent threat the disease poses to domestic birds.
The affected flock, consisting of 40 birds, experienced its first casualty on Dec. 2, followed by subsequent losses. After the attending veterinarian reported the incident to VAAFM on Monday afternoon, the flock was promptly quarantined and depopulated today by officials, with consent from the owners. No further instances of illness have been reported in other flocks.
Although HPAI poses a low risk to humans, individuals who were in contact with the infected flock are being monitored by the Vermont Department of Health. The United States has recorded only one human case of HPAI, which was clinically mild. The outbreak is a reminder to poultry owners, farmers, and hunters of the importance of reporting any sick or deceased birds.
The virus, while having a low impact on human health, can be fatal to various bird species. Bird owners are urged to reinforce biosecurity measures to safeguard their flocks.
The HPAI virus can be introduced to domestic poultry through wild birds, either via direct contact or through their droppings. It can then spread between poultry due to inadequate biosecurity or poor environmental conditions. Waterfowl may carry the disease without showing symptoms, but domestic poultry often succumb to the virus.
Risk factors for HPAI spread include outdoor housing for poultry, proximity to wild bird attractions, debris near poultry areas, introducing new birds without quarantine, lack of protective gear, shared equipment, and unrestricted human access. The USDA offers resources on biosecurity, including educational materials and a toolkit.
Bird owners are advised to limit farm access, avoid contact between domestic and wild birds, and report any signs of sickness or unexpected deaths to VAAFM at 802-828-2421 or USDA’s toll-free number at 1-866-536-7593. Information on protecting backyard flocks can be found on the USDA website. – republished from Newport Dispatch
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Many reports of flocks and livestock being taken out when the Feds come to visit. Is there any compensation to the farmer or owner when their income stream is wiped out? Pay very close attention to the food supply (particularly ingredients and additives – check out the new fruit and veggie coating called Apeel.) A main objective of the WEF, WHO, IMF globalists is to starve us out – we will eat bugs and synthetic lab grown meat come Hell or high water. Some say we all ready are – we just don’t know the ingredient name or what it actually is – trust the FDA, EPA, USDA? No need to get jabbed, we’ll be eating it. All by design. It is part and parcel of their climate change psyop – including spreading viruses, diseases, and pushing to innoculate animals or culling them, just like us.
There is no such thing as a virus, or flu. Yes, we get sick, but the cause is the environment and what we are putting into it…this is part of the take over, coercian, and hostage-taking of our food supply.
What are we spraying that the chickens are eating?
What is in the water that they are drinking?
What is in the vaccines they are given?
This is a piece of misdirection, and distraction.
From what?
Qui bono?