CACHE COUNTY, Utah ( ABC4 ) — Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, has been found in a commercial poultry flock in Cache County, according to the Utah Dept. of Agriculture and Food (UDAF).
“Our State Veterinarian’s office was notified of symptomatic birds in Cache County and our team
was immediately dispatched to assess the situation,” said Utah State Veterinarian Dr. Daniel
Christensen. “Proper steps are being taken to prevent further spread of the disease.”
The area where the birds were found has been quarantined, according to the UDAF, and the infected birds will be “depopulated” to prevent further spread of the disease.
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UDAF officials are working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) in their response to the situation. There will reportedly be additional surveillance and testing in areas around the affected flock.