high path avian influenza

State vet advises poultry farmers to stay vigilant with biosecurity measures as HPAI returns to the state

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Summary: Following positive confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial layer operation last week, NCDA&CS and the State Vet urges poultry farmers to remain vigilant with biosecurity measures. This marks the first case of HPAI in commercial poultry since February 2024. Last week, our Veterinary Division received positive confirmation of highly pathogenic … Read more

“We Do That!” – Molecular Technology in NCDA&CS

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The third video in the “We Do That!” series highlights the job of a molecular technologist in the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. As with the other videos, the goal is to showcase one of the many different types of jobs within the department. If you can think of a type of job, … Read more

HPAI detected in a dairy herd is a reminder that poultry industry must remain vigilant.

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Summary: The recent detection of high path avian influenza in a dairy herd in North Carolina serves as a reminder that farms, especially poultry farms, must remain vigilant in their biosecurity efforts. Today’s Topic with Southern Farm Network’s Mike Davis Last week we got word from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory that high path avian … Read more

Avian influenza back in the Atlantic flyways and being found in wild birds along the East Coast. Poultry farmers and owners urged to be vigilant with biosecurity protocols with their birds.

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Summary: Nationally and along the East Coast, we are seeing the re-emergence of avian influenza in the wild bird population. Because of the threat this presents to our poultry industry, we urge producers to maintain heightened biosecurity protocols to protect their birds from contact with potentially infected wild birds. Today’s Topic with Southern Farm Network’s … Read more

Backyard flock of chickens in Wake County tests positive for high path avian influenza. Serves as reminder that HPAI remains in wild bird population and precautions still need to be taken.

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State Veterinarian Dr. Mike Martin urges poultry owners to remain vigilant in protecting their birds after a flock of chickens in Wake County tested positive for high path avian influenza. Martin said it is a reminder that HPAI remains in the wild bird population in our state and continues to be a threat to commercial … Read more

North Carolina achieves HPAI-free status by the World Health Organization

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North Carolina has been designated High Path Avian Influenza-free by the World Organization for Animal Health. This designation means that the state can resume exports and international trade for poultry products. Under WOAH guidelines, HPAI-free status can be declared after the disease has been eliminated on all affected farms and no new infections are detected … Read more