The new cases follow last week’s disaster declaration tied to a commercial outbreak in Weld County.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture confirmed three additional cases of the highly pathogenic avian flu in backyard flocks in Larimer and Logan counties, in addition to the one in Weld County that prompted the governor’s office to declare a disaster last week.
“The confirmation of these new HPAI cases is a reminder that the virus is actively circulating in our state,” Dr. Maggie Baldwin, Colorado State Veterinarian, said in a statement.
“We urge all flock owners to remain highly vigilant, monitor their birds closely for any signs of illness, and, most critically, to immediately reinforce and practice strict biosecurity measures to protect their flocks.”…