By Terry Murry on Thursday, June 27th, 2024 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
SALEM โ (News release from ODA) The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has taken proactive steps by issuing emergency rules for livestock fairs and shows this summer. The rules ย are a measure to prevent the introduction of High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) into an exhibition while also providing a framework to mitigate the risk of transmission between livestock and, ultimately, to people if HPAI is introduced. While ODA has reported 38 HPAI cases in poultry, the virus has not been detected in Oregon cattle. The strain of HPAI detected in livestock is the same strain (H5N1) that has been circulating in wild waterfowl in Oregon and throughout the US.ย ย
Rule Overview
โInfluenza susceptible animalsโ: livestock species known to be susceptible to infection with zoonic influenza viruses through respiratory spread or as asymptomatic carriers. Includes waterfowl and other poultry, dairy cattle, and swine.
Lactating dairy cattle:
Waterfowl:
Exhibitions open to the general public:
HPAI outbreaks among domestic poultry have been occurring since early 2022. Oregon has had 38 cases of HPAI in domestic poultry since May 2022. Most recent in March 2024. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) wants to reassure the public that the risk of HPAI to the general public remains low and the commercial food supply is safe.