JACKSON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock, marking only the third detection of the virus in domestic birds in the state since the worldwide outbreak began in early 2022.

The infection was identified after state veterinarians conducted a field investigation, collected samples, and completed testing at WVDA’s Animal Health NAHLN laboratory in Moorefield. The affected property has been placed under quarantine to prevent further spread and protect nearby poultry operations, including those in the commercial food supply chain.

“With winter migration underway, this case is an important reminder that backyard flocks face heightened risk when wild birds are moving throug

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