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H5N1 Outbreak Impact on California's Commercial Meat Turkey Flocks

Key Details of the Outbreak:

• Affected Flocks: More than 70,000 commercial meat turkeys in two separate flocks.
• Confirmation Date: November 14, confirmed by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
• Location of Affected Flocks:
  • Merced County: 53,200 turkeys
  • Fresno County: 17,500 turkeys

Outbreak Statistics for California in 2024:

• 17 commercial poultry flocks affected by HPAI in California.
• 5 cases in Merced County, 4 cases in Fresno County.
• Total Bird Losses: 5,798,400 commercial poultry.
• California ranks as the second most affected state after Michigan (6,724,000 bird losses).

Nationwide Impact in 2024:

The H5N1 outbreak has affected various states across the country:

• Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.

Dairy Cattle Herds Impact:

California: 171 dairy cattle herds affected by H5N1 virus in the past 30 days.

This makes California the state with the highest number of dairy cattle herds impacted by H5N1.

Further Information:

For the latest updates and detailed information, visit WATTPoultry.com for interactive maps and ongoing HPAI cases in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Conclusion:

The H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza remains a significant threat to commercial poultry and livestock, particularly in states like California. The rapid spread of this virus emphasizes the need for stringent biosecurity measures, timely reporting, and effective vaccination programs to mitigate its impact. With millions of birds already lost, it is essential to continue monitoring and implement preventive strategies to safeguard the poultry industry and ensure the overall health of animal populations.