5 hours ago · ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 30, 2025)— State laboratory testing has detected a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in a Montgomery County backyard flock.Maryland Department of Agriculture officials have quarantined all affected premises, and birds on the properties are being or have been depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease.

Jan 21, 2025 · ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 20, 2025)— The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced the first presumptive positive case of H5 avian influenza in a commercial broiler farm in Dorchester County. This is the fourth case of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza (HPAI) on a commercial poultry farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Biosecurity continues to be the best defense for commercial and backyard poultry operations in protecting their flocks against Avian Influenza. Commercial and backyard flock owners are urged to follow these guidelines to maintain a sanitary, biosecure premise:

15 hours ago · Waterfowl are natural carriers of avian influenza viruses and play a significant role in spreading HPAI. The bird flu outbreak, which continues to spread across the U.S. and the Eastern Shore of ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Avian influenza is a highly contagious airborne respiratory virus that spreads quickly among birds through nasal and eye secretions and manure. The virus can be spread from flock to flock, including flocks of wild birds, through contact with infected poultry, equipment, and the clothing and shoes of caretakers.

Highly Pathogenetic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1) continues to be a threat to poultry operations across the Country. With detections now confirmed in dairy cattle herds, it's important to know the signs of illness, how to test for the virus and what you can do to prevent the spread of HPAI.

Avian Influenza (AI) or 'bird flu' is a viral disease caused by influenza type A viruses and is divided into two categories, Low Pathogenic (LPAI) and Highly Pathogenic (HPAI), referring to the severity of infection in birds.

Jan 21, 2025 · The Maryland Department of Agriculture on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, announced the first presumptive positive case of H5 avian influenza in a commercial broiler farm in Dorchester County.

5 hours ago · A backyard bird flock in Montgomery County have preliminarily tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza, also known as the bird flu. The Maryland Department of Agriculture, which announced the case on Thursday afternoon, has quarantined all affected premises and depopulated the birds to prevent the spread of the disease.

Avian influenza A, commonly known as "bird flu," is a contagious viral infection that affects both domestic and wild birds. Its viruses may be transmitted from infected birds to other animals, and potentially to humans. ... Maryland Department of Labor 100 S. Charles Street, Tower I, Baltimore, MD 21201 Dial 7-1-1 to place a call through ...