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ODA Stressing the Importance Of Biosecurity
ODA Stressing the Importance Of Biosecurity
ODA Stressing the Importance Of Biosecurity
The Oregon State Department of Agriculture is reminding everyone with animals, whether that’s livestock or pets, to protect them and yourself by focusing on biosecurity.  Biosecurity is the first line of defense in protecting livestock from disease outbreaks and ensuring a safe, healthy environment.  By following ...
OSU: Human To Human Transmission Of H5N1 Unlikely
OSU: Human To Human Transmission Of H5N1 Unlikely
OSU: Human To Human Transmission Of H5N1 Unlikely
New research from Oregon State University shows wild birds continue to be the biggest carriers of avian influenza.  Wastewater detections of bird flu are highest in or near communities with important wild bird habitats, according to the new OSU study, meaning detections of the virus in wastewater does not automatically signal human cases.  Multnom...
Plan Ahead If You Plan To Buy Or Raise Poultry
Plan Ahead If You Plan To Buy Or Raise Poultry
Plan Ahead If You Plan To Buy Or Raise Poultry
Thanks to the high price of eggs, many people across the Northwest may think about purchasing and raising poultry.  To help answer questions, or promote the health of both birds and people, there is the National Poultry Improvement Plan.  NPIP ha...
Chicken Coop Precautions In Cold Weather
Chicken Coop Precautions In Cold Weather
Chicken Coop Precautions In Cold Weather
If the high cost of eggs has you considering starting your own backyard chicken flock, fire officials urge you to understand the safety risks.  Bend, OR Fire and Rescue Deputy Fire Marshal Dan Derlacki said his agency responded to a pair of chicken coop fires in the past week, both caused by electrical problems associated with heating lamps.   “...
WSDA Confirms Bird Flu In Mason County
WSDA Confirms Bird Flu In Mason County
WSDA Confirms Bird Flu In Mason County
On Tuesday, the Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of bird flu in Mason County, northwest of Olympia.  The H5N1 case was discovered in a small backyard flock of ducks last week, but wasn't confirmed until Monday February 10th.   ...
Bird Flu Found In A Central Oregon Pig
Bird Flu Found In A Central Oregon Pig
Bird Flu Found In A Central Oregon Pig
The first case of bird flu found in a pig appears to be here in the Northwest.  State health officials say a pig was infected with bird flu at a Central Oregon farm where the virus was detected in ducks and geese last week.  State Veterinarian Dr. Ryan Scholz says f...
HPAI Confirmed In Southern Washington Poultry Operation
HPAI Confirmed In Southern Washington Poultry Operation
HPAI Confirmed In Southern Washington Poultry Operation
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza this year in a commercial poultry operation.  The WSDA says a commercial farm in Franklin County reported high numbers of sudden deaths in chickens on Friday, October 11th.  In addi...

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