U_Stormcrow
Crossing the Road
Agreed! I've read that this HPAI survives longer than the last HPAI that was in the USA years ago. And the same thing about at constant temps. I wouldn't want to live anywhere that had temps that high constantly. I'm not a fan of our high 70°F's and 40°F at night, but then again this is normal for central NC. A heat wave would be nice (only for HPAI) but it will still take time.
So even after cases of H5N1 in wild birds drastically decreases, I'm guessing there is no sure way to know that you're all clear. Sounds like keeping biosecurity measures in place for a while is something we should consider. Of course it's best to always practice good biosecurity methods, but I'm referring to those enacting more strict measures because of H5N1. Thoughts?
For those with the ability, continuing to keep their birds in fenced runs, covered by tarp or other roof surface, away from migrating waterfowl for the foreseeable future seems wise. I had hoped, as detections moved northward, that things might be easing on the more southern locations - but the new reports in the eastern central FL area suggest the migration is ongoing, and thus the whole east coas of the nation remains at risk.
Aditionally, the APHIS choice to report only the first finding in a state makes it hard to judge how widespread this is. Based on that, some might think there have been maybe 8-9 infections. Looking at their two web pages (since they seperate wild and kept fowl), you might think 40 or so known infections. The UN data I linked above showed what, 250+ seperate cases, as of 8 days ago???
How does one assess risk under those conditions??? I can't do it.
My situation is such that there is nothing, practically, I can do - so the decision is out of my hands. Best I can do is try to find data to help others decide for themselves.