Bird Flu Detected at Maricopa County Commercial Farm: AZDA

Bird flu found at Arizona farm, but officials say risk is low

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Bird flu, also called H5N1, was found last week at a poultry farm in Maricopa County, Arizona. The farm which has not been named is now under quarantine. Health officials say eggs from sick birds were not sold to the public. The Yuma County Public Health Department says people should not worry, but they should still be careful. “H5N1 bird flu is a viral infection that primarily effects poultry like chicken, duck, turke…

Bird flu found in Maricopa County, but no eggs got into the food supply, AZ officials say

The affected poultry farm was in quarantine and steps to eliminate the virus were underway, the Arizona Department of Agriculture said.

Bird flu discovered at Arizona poultry farm

Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) officials confirmed that samples were taken for clinical testing when the poultry showed symptoms of avian influenza on May 15. The results came back positive on May 19.

Poultry farm in Maricopa County tests positive for bird flu

PHOENIX — A commercial poultry farm in Maricopa County has tested positive for avian influenza, according to a statement released by the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA). The detection followed reports of clinical signs of illness in birds on May…

Bird flu detected at Maricopa County commercial farm: AZDA

Officials said eggs produced after the onset of illness did not enter the food supply, and there are no signs of illness in humans.