Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Monday, October 16, 2023
ANIMAL DISEASE ALERT: A mixed flock of poultry in Carter County has been confirmed positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Backyard poultry owners should take every precaution to protect their flock from HPAI by preventing their poultry’s exposure to wild birds and any areas where wild birds have been.
HPAI is a viral disease that can spread rapidly and infect many types of birds. Wild
waterfowl and wild birds are the primary carriers of the disease. Poultry that contract
HPAI do not survive the illness and vaccines are not readily available.
Keep poultry facilities secure by cleaning equipment and changing food and water frequently,
fencing where poultry is kept, restricting access to visitors, and ensuring waterfowl
are not able to access your flock.
This type of HPAI virus is considered low risk to humans.
Sick domestic birds should be reported immediately to 405-522-6141. Stay up to date
with most recent disease alerts here: https://www.ag.ok.gov/disease-alerts
As a Level 1 member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, OADDL is certified to provide testing for HPAI. Contact 405-522-6141 to report sick birds and receive guidance on sampling requirements and submission of samples to OADDL.