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"Flocks, backyard flocks and avian influenza current risk is at a high level.(#HPAI Update – February 13, 2026) Maine Animal Health officials have confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI – H5) in a non-commercial backyard flock in York County. While Maine’s commercial poultry remains unaffected, all bird owners are urged to review precautions and stay alert."

Source:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ahw/animal_health/hpai/index.shtml

Precautions for flock owners:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/defend-the-flock

#HPAINews #BirdFlu #AvianInfluenza #Maine #H5 #BackyardFlocks

#mdacf #hpai #hpainews #birdflu #avianinfluenza #maine

Giuseppe Michieli @[email protected] · 2026-02-28 · 16:47 UTC

#Development and Characterization of Candidate #Vaccine #Viruses against High Pathogenicity Avian #Influenza #H5 Viruses for Rapid #Pandemic Response, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/02/development-and-characterization-of.html

#development #vaccine #viruses #influenza #h5 #pandemic

Giuseppe Michieli @[email protected] · 2026-02-27 · 16:50 UTC

#USA, #Wastewater Data for Avian #Influenza #H5 (#CDC, Feb. 27 '26), https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/02/usa-wastewater-data-for-avian-influenza_27.html

#usa #wastewater #influenza #h5 #cdc

Giuseppe Michieli @[email protected] · 2026-02-25 · 08:26 UTC

#Argentina - #Influenza A #H5 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/02/argentina-influenza-h5-viruses-of-high.html

#argentina #influenza #h5

Giuseppe Michieli @[email protected] · 2026-02-25 · 08:18 UTC

#Argentina - High pathogenicity avian #influenza #H5 viruses (Inf. with) (#poultry) - Immediate notification, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/02/argentina-high-pathogenicity-avian.html

#argentina #influenza #h5 #poultry

Giuseppe Michieli @[email protected] · 2026-02-20 · 16:37 UTC

#USA, #Wastewater Data for Avian #Influenza #H5 (CDC, Feb. 20 '26), https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/02/usa-wastewater-data-for-avian-influenza_20.html

#usa #wastewater #influenza #h5

Kate :verigold: @[email protected] · 2026-02-17 · 18:00 UTC

H5 Bird Flu On Sub-Antarctic Heard Island Update https://www.miragenews.com/h5-bird-flu-on-sub-antarctic-heard-island-update-1620690/ 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Seals #Science #H5 #BirdFlu #Antarctic

#pinnipeds #marinemammals #marinelife #marinebiology #seals #science

Giuseppe Michieli @[email protected] · 2026-02-16 · 08:34 UTC

#USA, #Wastewater Data for Avian #Influenza #H5 (CDC, Feb. 16 '26), https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/02/usa-wastewater-data-for-avian-influenza_16.html

#usa #wastewater #influenza #h5

Giuseppe Michieli @[email protected] · 2026-02-06 · 16:53 UTC

#USA, #Wastewater Data for Avian #Influenza #H5 (#CDC, Feb. 6 '26), https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/02/usa-wastewater-data-for-avian-influenza.html

#usa #wastewater #influenza #h5 #cdc

Giuseppe Michieli @[email protected] · 2026-01-05 · 20:20 UTC

Development of a multi-species #luciferase-based double #antigen #ELISA for the detection of #antibodies against #Influenza A virus #H5 clade 2.3.4.4b, https://etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/01/development-of-multi-species-luciferase.html

#luciferase #antigen #elisa #antibodies #influenza #h5

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2025-12-03 · 23:26 UTC

#Maine - Animal Health Officials Remind Owners to Protect Flocks from #HPAI

December 3, 2025 — "Maine Animal Health officials with the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are reminding commercial and backyard bird owners to take precautions to protect their flocks following the confirmation of Highly Pathogenic #AvianInfluenza (HPAI – #H5 strain) in one a non-commercial backyard flock in #PenobscotCounty, Maine.

"HPAI is a highly contagious avian influenza virus that spreads easily between birds through direct contact with infected birds, contaminated surfaces or equipment, and exposure to secretions from wild birds. The virus can also be carried on clothing, footwear, and tools used in bird care.

"While Maine’s commercial poultry operations remain unaffected, continued vigilance is essential to prevent further transmission to domestic birds.
Practical Measures to Protect Your Flock

"DACF recommends the following steps to reduce the risk of exposure:

- Prevent contact between domestic and wild birds by keeping birds indoors or ensuring outdoor enclosures are fully covered and secure.

- Practice strict biosecurity, including washing hands before and after handling birds, changing clothing and footwear between flocks, and limiting access to bird areas.

- Disinfect boots and gear when moving between coops or bird areas.

- Avoid sharing equipment or supplies between farms or flocks.

- Clean and disinfect tools and equipment between uses.

- Use well or municipal water for drinking water.

- Secure poultry feed to prevent access by wild birds and rodents.

- Limit unnecessary visits to other farms or locations with birds.

- Monitor flock health regularly and become familiar with HPAI warning signs.

Learn More and Report Concerns

For current Maine HPAI updates, FAQs, and prevention resources, visit:
maine.gov/dacf/hpai

To report sick poultry or unusual domestic bird deaths, call USDA's toll-free number at 1-866-536-7593.

To report a dead or unusual-acting wild bird, contact the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: 207-287-8000 (business hours), 800-452-4664 (after hours, evenings, and weekends)."

FMI:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ahw/animal_health/hpai/

#HPAINews #BirdFlu #AvianInfluenza #H1N5 #BirdFluNews #BirdFluIsntOver #AnimalHealth #BackyardFlocks