New cases in Weld, Larimer, and Logan counties prompt renewed biosecurity guidance for Northern Colorado flock owners
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected at a large commercial egg-laying operation in Weld County, alongside three additional cases in backyard flocks in Larimer and Logan counties, according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture. State officials say the detections confirm the virus is actively circulating and reinforce the need for vigilance among poultry owners across Northern Colorado.
All affected premises are under quarantine, with control areas established in Weld and Logan counties. The Weld County commercial egg-laying facility alone houses approximately 1.33 million chickens and is under active state and federal response, including depopulation and disposal. A verbal disaster declaration has been issued to support coordinated mitigation and response efforts across agencies…