Town Of Northborough: Avian HPAI Influenza "Bird Flu"

Press release from the Town of Northborough:

March 7, 2022

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in wild birds in MASSACHUSETTS

HPAI has been detected in either wild water birds, domestic birds, or both, along the east coast
from Canada to Florida. Affected states include MA, CT, ME, NH, NY, and others. HPAI has also been found in KY, IN, and MI. HPAI surveillance of domestic and wild birds in MA is ongoing.

This means that all domestic poultry in Massachusetts may be at risk of exposure. Use good
biosecurity to protect your flock and your facility against the HPAI virus.

See MDAR’s recommendations here

Report sick or dead birds:

Domestic Birds: 617-626-1795
Wild Birds: 508-389-6300

To read the complete notice, click here

This press release was produced by the Town of Northborough. The views expressed here are the author’s own.