Key Points:

• The USDA’s APHIS has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a non-commercial backyard flock in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
• This strain of avian influenza is particularly harmful to birds and can spread rapidly among poultry populations.

In Conclusion:

The USDA’s APHIS has recently identified highly pathogenic avian influenza in a backyard flock in Kanawha County, West Virginia. This strain poses a significant risk to birds and can quickly spread within poultry populations.

https://www.mypmp.net/2024/02/20/usda-aphis-reports-avian-flue-in-west-viriginia/