Avian influenza found in South Carolina

[Sally PB]

I hope McMurray has good bio security.

I'd bet that all of the hatcheries are doing their utmost. Getting AI would be devastating for them, as a business.

 

[Poodlemum]

I'd bet that all of the hatcheries are doing their utmost. Getting AI would be devastating for them, as a business.

Agree, I feel more comfortable buying from a hatchery vs the feed store. Anyone could track germs in when they go to work, etc and a hatchery has strict bio security protocols to pass inspection

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Agree, I feel more comfortable buying from a hatchery vs the feed store. Anyone could track germs in when they go to work, etc and a hatchery has strict bio security protocols to pass inspection

Yes, no disrespect to the feed store getting the birds from the hatchery - its the customers that concern me. and, ok, I admit it, some of the employees. But mostly, its the customers.

 

[Allsfairinloveandbugs]

I've been thinking on the wording of poultry since this HPAI was confirmed in the USA. I agree that it's really strange, but I'm thinking it has something to do with our language and exports. They want to separate the two in full in hopes of covering their booties, in my opinion. The English language can be really confusing and I think that has everything to do with it. Maybe not, but it's my theory

Your theory makes perfect sense if the intent in designating backyard flocks as "non-poultry" is to prevent exported poultry and eggs from being banned from import by other countries.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Does anyone remember what page has the site and all the states with confirmed cases? I'm nervous that its at my doorstep now after seeing a few threads

 

[NanaK]

Does anyone remember what page has the site and all the states with confirmed cases? I'm nervous that its at my doorstep now after seeing a few threads

wild birds

commercial and backyard flocks

 

[JacinLarkwell]

wild birds

commercial and backyard flocks

Thank

 

[NanaK]

Thank

your welcome

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Okay, apparently the states I'd heard about aren't on the lists so I feel a small bit better for now, thanks

 

[DarJones]

It is in 13 states as of today with a find in Alabama.

Alabama
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia