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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Alert!

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Alert!

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Alert!

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Alert!

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Alert!

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Alert!

Avian Influenza

Poultry People

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in numerous U.S. States within the last few months. HPAI is a deadly disease of poultry. It is not ‘just’ this deadly poultry disease – the specific subtype H5N1 has been detected, which can also affect people. What is HPAI? Avian Influenza is a respiratory disease of birds caused by Influenza viruses. Most of these viruses cause few or no signs of infection. Some subtypes, however, can cause severe illness and death in poultry. H5N1 is one of these deadly types. Transmission: HPAI spreads quickly via direct bird-to-bird contact. It can also be transmitted via contaminated surfaces – clothing, shoes, vehicles, etc. Wild birds can also spread the virus to new areas via feces. Symptoms: Sudden death, decreased food and water consumption, lethargy, respiratory distress, nasal discharge, purple discoloration or swelling around the legs and head, decreased egg production and diarrhea. There is no cure for HPAI. The best and only thing we can do is practice good biosecurity.              

The best biosecurity includes:

  •  1) Keep wild birds and rodents out of poultry houses/coops and away from your flock. 
  •  2) Secure feed bins and water. 
  •  3) Remove bird feeders to avoid attracting wild birds.
  •  4) Keep visitors away from birds.
  •  5) Avoid visiting other poultry farms or other people’s birds.
  •  6) Wash hands and scrub boots before and after entering a poultry area. Wear disposable boot covers and coveralls if possible. 
  •  7) If you have been to an area frequented by waterfowl or wild birds, change your clothes and shoes before entering your own poultry area or handling your poultry. 
  •  8) Isolate new birds or those returning from shows/other areas for 30 days before introducing them to the flock. 
  •  9) If you have questions or concerns, call Creswell Veterinary Hospital at 541-895-3536. 
  • 10) IMMEDIATELY report sick birds with any suspicious symptoms (especially numerous birds with sudden death) to Dr. Ryan Scholz (our State Veterinarian) at (503) 986-4680 or call USDA at 1-866-536-7593. 

For further information, here are a couple websites: 


To find where outbreaks have been confirmed in the U.S.: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022 


For further information on how to defend your flock: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/!ut/p/z1/04_iUlDgAgL9CCADyIQSuGj9qLzEssz0xJLM_LzEHP0I_cgos3hPIyNnQ0MTQx93L0sLg0BnYwPToAB342BDc30v_Sj8CsKd9CPdDFQNEosd9QuyoxwBdspkAg!!/  


We do not want to cause panic, but we want everyone to be informed. If you are concerned about your poultry, don’t hesitate to call us at Creswell Veterinary Hospital. We are very busy, so if we do not answer please leave a detailed message at 541-895-3536. We will get back to you as soon as we can.  


Stay safe and keep enjoying your feathered flocks! 

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