Avian Influenza Update 1/17/24
Posted on: January 17, 2024 - 4:38pm
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is advising backyard and commercial poultry owners to practice strong biosecurity measures to prevent domestic poultry from having contact with wild birds, their feathers, and droppings. The HPAI virus is continuing to circulate in the wild bird population, particularly in wild waterfowl. Eliminating standing water and preventing domestic birds from having access to ponds, streams, and wetland areas that attract wild waterfowl is of critical importance.
Visit MDAR’s poultry page for biosecurity resources.
To Report Sick or Deceased birds, both Domestic and Wild contact:
- Domestic: Division of Animal Health, 617-626-1795, or online Poultry Disease Reporting Form.
- Wild: Department of Fish and Game, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Hanover Animal Inspector at 781-826-4119.