Following the confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows in the South Central United States, West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt is strongly urging farmers to enhance biosecurity practices on their farm, especially relating to wild birds in proximity to cattle.
West Virginia Department of Agriculture urges care after avian influenza found in U.S. dairy cattle
West Virginia dairy farmers are urged to use caution in the movement of dairy cows from affected dairies in states that have ongoing cases.

Following the confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows in the South Central United States, West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt is strongly urging farmers to enhance biosecurity practices on their farm, especially relating to wild birds in proximity to cattle.

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West Virginia dairy farmers are urged to use caution in the movement of dairy cows from affected dairies in states that have ongoing cases.

There have been no positive cases reported in West Virginia.

 

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