Case of Avian Influenza Detected in Worcester County

Preliminary tests detect bird flu at Worcester County poultry farm

Preliminary testing has detected highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza at a commercial broiler operation in Worcester County, the Maryland Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.

Case of avian influenza detected in Worcester County

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the detection highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in Worcester County. Officials say, following routine surveillance, poultry at the affected commercial broiler operation preliminarily tested positive for the virus, also known as “bird flu”. As a result, the affected property has been placed under quarantine. The flock is being...

Maryland Reports Avian Flu Case in Worcester County

A broiler flock on the Eastern Shore has received a preliminary positive result for highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Bird Flu Detected at Worcester County Poultry Farm

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Preliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Worcester County

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — State laboratory testing has detected a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in Worcester County. Following routine surveillance, poultry at the affected commercial broiler operation have preliminarily tested positive for the virus. State officials have placed the affected property under quarantine, and the flock is being depopulated to prevent further […]