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:

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 ...

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.

ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 10, 2025) — State laboratory testing has detected a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in Caroline County following routine sampling of a broiler operation and investigation by the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

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 17, 2025 · Avian influenza, often called “bird flu,” is an airborne respiratory virus that spreads quickly among birds, and its presence should be considered endemic throughout Maryland’s wild bird populations, especially waterfowl and raptors. ... The Maryland Department of Agriculture is encouraging poultry farm and backyard flock owners are urged ...

Jan 21, 2025 · BALTIMORE -- A presumptive positive case of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza (HPAI) was detected at a commercial broiler farm in Dorchester County, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA ...

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, sometimes called “bird flu,” refers to the disease caused by a variety of avian influenza viruses. These viruses are found naturally among aquatic bird species worldwide, and may infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species in certain circumstances.

Jan 13, 2025 · The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced a second case in Maryland of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) of a commercial operation in Queen Anne’s County following routine ...