Avian Influenza | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - PA.GOV
Avian influenza, commonly known as “bird flu,” is caused by an influenza type A virus. Avian influenza viruses occur naturally in wild birds, especially waterfowl and shore or wading birds. Wild bird species (such as ducks and geese) can carry …
As First Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is Confirmed …
Jan 27, 2025 · Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture today confirmed the first positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic poultry in Pennsylvania in 2025, in a 50,000-bird layer chicken flock on a commercial poultry farm In Lehigh County.
Bird flu takes toll on Pennsylvania farmers - WGAL Channel 8
2 days ago · The bird flu is taking a toll on Pennsylvania farmers."We're really in probably the worst spot that we've been, I would say, since the initial outbreak back in April of 2022 here," said Grant ...
Avian flu found in 5 Pennsylvania counties; new measures …
Feb 6, 2025 · PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced they’re taking aggressive and coordinated steps to make sure that the poultry and dairy industries in Pennsylvania will be protected. In late January cases of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) were detected ...
Shapiro Admin Takes Aggressive, Multi-agency Actions to Protect …
Feb 6, 2025 · “Pennsylvania continues to take swift, aggressive action to protect our farmers and our dairy and poultry industries from avian influenza,” Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said. “The bipartisan investments Governor Josh Shapiro has championed since he took office have been critical in our ability to respond to what has been the most ...
Bird flu detected at multiple Midstate Pennsylvania poultry farms
Feb 7, 2025 · CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Avian influenza has been detected in two Midstate Pennsylvania commercial poultry facilities with a combined population of more than 2 million birds. According to ...
Pennsylvania's first case of bird flu in domestic poultry found in ...
Jan 27, 2025 · Officials confirmed the first positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) – more commonly known as bird flu – in domestic poultry in Pennsylvania in 2025.
Bird flu in the Lehigh Valley: How hospitals are preparing
2 days ago · Cases of bird flu also have been identified in a commercial flock in Lehigh County and a few other locations in the state, but cattle in Pennsylvania have yet to show signs of infection.
How PA farmers are battling bird flu with state funding
3 days ago · BELLEFONTE — Pennsylvania has given $13.5 million to hundreds of farmers over the past three years to help them pay for bird flu testing, recover lost revenue, and implement biosecurity measures. These are the tentpoles of the state’s special grant program helping farmers respond to the aggressive virus, which is known for devastating ...
Bird flu cases on the rise in Pa. as the state expands testing
2 days ago · BELLEFONTE — Pennsylvania has given $13.5 million to hundreds of farmers over the past three years to help them pay for bird flu testing, recover lost revenue, and implement biosecurity measures.