Submitted by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
State Department of Agriculture and Markets reminds New York poultry farmers to continue practicing biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of avian influenza, particularly during the upcoming fall migration season for birds.
In addition Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Livestock Program Work Team and the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets held a Zoom webinar event on Wednesday, October 12.
With fall migration season underway, the Department is now encouraging all poultry producers to take precautions to protect their birds. Poultry biosecurity materials and checklists can be found by visiting the defend-the-flock-program section of the USDA website.
The Department continues to work closely with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on a joint incident response and is also collaborating with partners at the Department of Health and Department of Environmental Conservation. Additionally, Department officials have been reaching out to poultry and egg farms across the state to ensure best practices are being implemented. To contact the Department about a sick bird or an unusual bird death, please call 518-457-3502.