Despite a significant decrease in the number of confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) over recent months, fresh outbreaks continue to wreak havoc on avian populations across the United States, as revealed by a blend of federal and local reports.
In the latest twist, a staggering 102,000 commercial broilers fell victim to an HPAI outbreak in Gage County, Neb., while an additional 67,200 commercial broiler breeders faced the same fate in Delta County, Colo., according to statistics compiled by the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).