Virginia Tech Poultry Extension

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General ItemUpdate on the current status of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Virginia
This outbreak dates back to 2022 and continues to return each fall winter with migratory birds. In later 2024, HPAI returned to the USA, but most of these outbreaks were located in the Pacific and Mississippi flyways (Western and Midwest United States). In January, it became evident that HPAI (circulating virus from migratory birds) has returned to the Atlantic flyway including Virginia. We have numerous states around us (NC, WV, PA and DE) that have identified current outbreaks and within VA we have had several wild birds that have tested positive. This virus continues to infect commercial and backyard poultry across the USA. More...
Date: Jan 16, 2025 -
In the News
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Article ItemTake precautions to minimize risk of highly contagious avian influenza , article
The disease could be economically devastating to Virginia’s poultry industry and could cause backyard owners to lose their entire flock, says Michael Persia, a Virginia Tech expert.
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Article ItemHighly contagious avian influenza confirmed in Virginia commercial poultry industry , article
The disease could be economically devastating to Virginia poultry industry and could also cause backyard owners to lose their entire flock, says Michael Persia, a Virginia Tech expert.
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Redirect ItemFaculty Spotlight: Leonie Jacobs (APSC) SMART Broiler Grant , redirect
Bettering broiler chicken welfare by automatically evaluating their behavior