The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed two additional herds with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Michigan. This brings the total to 28 impacted herds across 8 states: Texas (11), New Mexico (6), Kansas (3), Michigan (4), Idaho (1), South Dakota (1), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1).
Dairy farmers are urged to work with their veterinarian to practice enhanced biosecurity
- APHIS Recommendations for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 Virus in Livestock For State Animal Health Officials, Accredited Veterinarians and Producers
- APHIS Recommendations for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 Virus in Livestock For Workers
USDA APHIS also updated its public-facing Frequently Asked Questions. This document now addresses more recent developments including the virus naming convention, transmission, movement restrictions and testing protocols.
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), in partnership with the National Dairy FARM Program and American Association of Bovine Practitioners, recently released a Spanish-language version of its HPAI biosecurity recommendations for dairy farms.
If you are planning to move cattle out of Ohio, please consult your veterinarian or see interstatelivestock.com for more information.
Most recently, Delaware and Oregon have enacted enhanced movement requirement for cattle, and South Dakota has modified its permitting requirements to include all breeding age dairy, 18 months and older.
Your national and local dairy associations will continue to work across the industry with key stakeholders and share updates as they become available. Please contact Jenny Crabtree at 614-890-1800 with any questions.
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