New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered temporary closures of live poultry markets across several counties following the detection of bird flu. The closures are intended to prevent the further spread of the virus. The order also mandates the complete disinfection of markets and the selling down of all existing inventory.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a temporary closure order for live-poultry markets following the detection of bird flu in New York City's outer boroughs. The order, signed by Hochul on Friday, mandates the closure of markets between February 7th and February 14th while facilities undergo a comprehensive disinfection process.
It requires markets that have not tested positive for bird flu to sell down their entire inventory and shut down for five days following the cleaning process in New York City, as well as Westchester, Suffolk, and Nassau counties. Sellers exhibiting signs of bird flu among their flock must contact the state's Department of Agriculture and Markets. Hochul characterized the measure as proactive, although seven cases of bird flu were identified in Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn during the first week of the month. 'My top priority will always be to keep New Yorkers safe, and I have directed our state agencies to utilize all available resources to ensure we are taking every necessary step to minimize the risk to the public,' Hochul stated. The Wildlife Conservation Society reported on Saturday that three ducks died at the Queens Zoo due to avian influenza. At least 12 birds died at the Bronx Zoo 'that may have had exposure to the virus,' the society said, adding that lab testing is required to confirm the cause of death. 'As a precaution, over the past two weeks, we moved vulnerable bird species to protected areas in our parks,' the conservation society noted. 'Our veterinarians and curators continue to closely monitor the situation in the region and are collaborating with City, State, and Federal agencies.'Concerns regarding bird flu are escalating across the United States as cases surge, contributing to the astronomical rise in egg prices. Thieves stole 100,000 eggs in Pennsylvania earlier this week, with the total value reaching approximately $40,000. In late January, New York Attorney General Letitia James cautioned businesses against price gouging. “The bird flu is impacting poultry farms and causing a national shortage, but this should not be an excuse for businesses to drastically increase prices,” James stated. Poultry byproducts aren't the only household items facing scrutiny — a new strain of bird flu has been detected in dairy cows. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that a distinct strain was found in Nevada cows for the first time through genome sequencing of milk. The Nevada Department of Agriculture is conducting an on-farm investigation and working to prevent the spread, according to the USDA. Several studies have demonstrated that commercial pasteurization—using heat to treat milk—inactivates the virus, rendering milk safe for consumption
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