Utah, North Dakota report HPAI outbreaks

On Sept. 27, animal health officials in Utah and North Dakota reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks, affecting nearly 200,000 birds combined.

The North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed the presence of HPAI in a commercial turkey and chicken flock in Ransom County, ND. Ransom County along with nearby counties were already under suspension of poultry events after HPAI detection in late August in Cass County. The suspension has been extended due to recent findings. Read more