Tag: Avian Influenza

Kansas is experiencing the worst outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, affecting nearly 414,000 birds, primarily in Pottawatomie County. While HPAI poses low public health risks, it can transfer to humans. The state urges poultry owners to protect flocks from wild birds. No human cases have been reported in Kansas.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will require testing of dairy cattle for avian influenza before interstate transportation, aiming to curb the spread of the virus. Evidence shows transmission between cows and poultry, with infected cows often showing no symptoms. The virus has been detected in multiple states, prompting increased monitoring and testing measures.

MANHATTAN, Kansas — The Kansas Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant...

MANHATTAN, Kansas — The Kansas Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant...

MANHATTAN, Kansas — The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health encourages poultry owners, with both commercial and...