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HPAI
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Highly pathogenic avian influenza. (1) Any influenza virus
that kills at least 75 percent of eight 4- to 6-week-old
susceptible chickens within 10 days following intravenous
inoculation with 0.2 ml of a 1:10 dilution of a bacteria-free,
infectious allantoic fluid;
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Though HPAI is highly contagious in poultry, the
risk of human infection is low according to Center
for Disease Control officials. To date, the HPAI
strains circulating in the U.S. have not been found
to cause illness in people.
Properly handled and cooked poultry and poultry
products, such as eggs and meat are safe to eat.
Poultry products from affected flocks will not be
marketed for their meat or eggs.
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Scope of the Problem in CT*
• Est. >4.9 million poultry
• Est. >19 million pounds of poultry
• 2 locations >1,000,000 poultry each, 4 locations with 200,000
– 800,000 poultry each.
• 2 locations where specific pathogen free poultry are bred and
raised to provide poultry products to vaccine manufacturers
and public and private research institutions.
• ~ 15 commercial flocks, 500 to 30,000 poultry each
• Unknown number of hobbyist/backyard flocks > 500 locations,
1 to 500 poultry each
• Urban population that own poultry
• Approximately 250,000 dozen eggs a day are produced in
Connecticut. Poultry contributes more than 260 million dollars
a year in egg sales alone, to our economy.
*CT DoAg estimates
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The response to HPAI can be boiled down to these 5
bullets:
• Quarantine – restrict movement of poultry and anything
that touches a poultry farm into and out of a control area;
• Eradicate – humanely euthanize the affected flock(s);
• Monitor – test wild and domestic birds in and around the
quarantine area;
• Disinfect – kill the virus in the affected flock locations; and
• Test – confirm that the poultry farm is AI virus-free
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Agencies/Organizations with Major Roles
• Department of Emergency Services and Public
Protection
• CT Department of Agriculture
• CT Department of Energy and Environmental
Protection
• CT Department of Public Health
• University of Connecticut
• United States Department of Agriculture
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Other Agencies/Organizations with Important Roles
• Governor's Office
• DEMHS Regional ESF 11 Coordinators/SART Teams
• PIO/Communications
• 211 system
• DMV
• DOT
• Private Contractors
• CT Farmer Organizations
• National Guard ???
• Local Public Works/Fire ???
• Local Animal Control
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Governor's Office
• Emergency Declarations
DEEP
• Wildlife surveillance, turkey’s, waterfowl
• Hunter outreach
• Citizen concerns re: wild bird mortalities
• Proper handling wild bird mortalities (double bag, dispose of in
trash??)
• Expedite permitting
• Carcass Disposal
• Manure/Litter
• Minimize environmental impact
DPH
• Monitor human health, including responder health, EPI
• Messaging Re: HPAI and humans, safety of eggs and meat
• Public Health Veterinarians assist DoAg response
• Strategic Stockpile Distribution System
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Response Tools
USDA HPAI Red Book
State of Connecticut State Response Framework
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, AVIAN INFLUENZA RESPONSE PLAN
The Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies
R.C.S.A. § 22-324-1 through 22-324-11
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
AVIAN INFLUENZA RESPONSE PLAN
DEVELOPED BY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
AND
THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY
March 2010
This plan has been developed in accordance with the directives of the
Federal Department of Homeland Security,
incorporating the principles, doctrines, policies and practices of the
National Incident Management System
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Cleaning and Disinfection
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Poultry Owner Biosecurity and the Signs of
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
Implementing good biosecurity practices is the best
way to prevent any poultry disease, especially HPAI.
These steps can help you keep your poultry healthy:
• Keep your distance Isolate your poultry from visitors
and other poultry.
• Keep it clean. Prevent germs from spreading by
cleaning shoes, tools and equipment.
• Don't haul disease home. Clean vehicles and cages.
• Don't borrow disease from your neighbor, avoid
sharing tools and equipment with neighbors who own
poultry.
• Know the warning signs of infectious bird diseases.
Watch for early signs to prevent the spread of disease
• Avoid allowing contact between your poultry and wild
birds
• Report sick poultry. Report unusual signs of disease
or unexpected deaths.
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Signs of HAPI
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Unusual or high mortalities
Sudden mortality without clinical signs
Lack of energy and appetite
Marked decrease in egg production
Swelling of the head, eyelids, comb, wattles, and
hocks
Purple discoloration of the wattles, combs, and legs
Nasal discharge
Coughing, sneezing
Lack of coordination
Diarrhea
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All Connecticut poultry owners should be following STRICT
biosecurity protocols. Over 48 million poultry in 15 States
have been affected by HPAI.
To learn more about what you can do to protect your flock:
Watch Healthy Harry and Dr. Kate's videos
Visit USDA’s Biosecurity for Birds website
USDA’s Avian Influenza website
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Avian
Influenza website
• World Health Organization Avian Influenza website
• Current status of HPAI in the US.
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Report any signs of HPAI to the State Veterinarian at (860) 713-2505
[email protected], or call USDA toll free at 1-866-536-7593 and remember
to contact your Veterinarian.
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