So far, the disease has resulted in the deaths of more than 4.7 million chickens. The state saw its first infections in April of this year. via PattrikPerez
WELD COUNTY, Colo. — Disposal continued Thursday outside an egg-producing facility in Weld County after a bird flu outbreak cost the company more than a million hens.
"More than 85% of commercial egg-laying hens have been affected by this disease, which is a huge number, unfortunately, for the birds in Colorado," Dr. Morgan McCarty, assistant state veterinarian at the Colorado Department of Agriculture, said. The last outbreak in the U.S. happened between 2014-2015 but did not impact Colorado.
Most recently, a backyard flock in Boulder County became infected, triggering a large quarantine area to prevent the transport of poultry. Places like Wardle Feed and Pet Supply in Wheat Ridge have been hosting online classes to teach backyard coop owners best practices. The next class is happening Saturday.
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