Avian flu confirmed at sixth Lancaster County facility
YOUR MOBE ILDEVICE AND JUST TURN ON DEALERS. BREAKING NEWS FROM LANCASTER COTYUN, A SIXTH FLOCK HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR AVI FANLU. IT IS A COMMERCLIA BREEDER AFFECTING 18,000 YOUNG FEMALE CHICKENS. WE DO NOT KNOW THE EXACT LOCATION OF THIS FARM. THE FIRST AVIAN FLU POSITIVE IN A COMMERCIAL FLOCK WAS FOUND APRIL 15N I LANCASTER COUNTY. SINCE THEN, M
Avian flu confirmed at sixth facility in Lancaster County
Updated: 12:50 PM EDT Apr 28, 2022
UPDATE: A sixth flock in Lancaster County has tested positive for avian flu.The U.S. Department of Agriculture said 18,000 birds are affected.Previous cases The fifth flock that tested positive for avian flu was at a commercial egg layer facility. That means those chickens lay the eggs that are sold at grocery stores.The USDA said more than 300,000 birds had to be euthanized.More than 3.5 million birds have also been killed at four other farms in Lancaster County because of the virus.Those four farms are located in an avian flu control zone. Report avian flu casesIf you suspect live poultry is infected, you are asked to report it to the Pennsylvania Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Service at 717-772-2852.That number is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Symptoms of avian flu in poultry include a lack of energy and appetite.While avian flu is deadly to birds, it’s still safe to eat chickens and eggs.
UPDATE: A sixth flock in Lancaster County has tested positive for avian flu.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said 18,000 birds are affected.
Previous cases
The fifth flock that tested positive for avian flu was at a commercial egg layer facility. That means those chickens lay the eggs that are sold at grocery stores.
The USDA said more than 300,000 birds had to be euthanized.
More than 3.5 million birds have also been killed at four other farms in Lancaster County because of the virus.
Those four farms are located in an avian flu control zone.
Report avian flu cases
If you suspect live poultry is infected, you are asked to report it to the Pennsylvania Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Service at 717-772-2852.
That number is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Symptoms of avian flu in poultry include a lack of energy and appetite.
While avian flu is deadly to birds, it’s still safe to eat chickens and eggs.
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