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Bird flu detected in SE Neb turkey flock

By John Nixon

12/13/2024

(KLZA)-- Two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, have been detected in Nebraska poultry flocks in the past week, state and federal agriculture officials said Thursday.

The first case was detected in a commercial turkey flock in Nemaha County and the second case was detected in a small backyard chicken flock in Dodge County.

The two cases represent the second and third cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, in Nebraska this year.

The virus spreads easily among birds through nasal and eye secretions as well as infected food, water and manure. The virus can spread in various ways from flock to flock, including by wild birds during migratory season, through contact with infected poultry, by equipment, and on the clothing and shoes of caretakers. Wild birds can carry the virus without becoming sick, while domesticated birds can become very sick and die.

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