Public poultry sales prohibited as Bird Flu reaches Oklahoma; Prevention plans may be wise

  • A Canadian County backyard poultry producer’s healthy flock enjoys the sunshine. Backyard producers may want to be aware of the current Bird Flu outbreak.
    A Canadian County backyard poultry producer’s healthy flock enjoys the sunshine. Backyard producers may want to be aware of the current Bird Flu outbreak.
  • A healthy chicken struts its stuff on a Canadian County hobby farm. Bird Flu has reached Oklahoma, potentially making backyard chickens vulnerable. Photos by Carol Mowdy Bond.
    A healthy chicken struts its stuff on a Canadian County hobby farm. Bird Flu has reached Oklahoma, potentially making backyard chickens vulnerable. Photos by Carol Mowdy Bond.
  • Walking on an icy Canadian County pond, Canada Geese are common in the county. As migratory birds, they could potentially carry Bird Flu. Photo by Carol Mowdy Bond.
    Walking on an icy Canadian County pond, Canada Geese are common in the county. As migratory birds, they could potentially carry Bird Flu. Photo by Carol Mowdy Bond.
High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), aka “Bird Flu,” a severe disease in poultry, has now impacted poultry in over 30 U.S. states. Oklahoma officials confirmed that bird flu has infected a commercial poultry operation in Sequoyah County, where the entire flock was euthanized and buried. The facility is being cleaned and disinfected. As well, officials are monitoring backyard poultry producers…

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