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CPA 9 Sep 15 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; CPA 9 Sep 15 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. CPA 9 Sep 15 CPA 9 Sep 15 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 CPA 9 Sep 15 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 CPA 9 Sep 15 CPA 9 Sep 15 CPA 9 Sep 15 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 CPA 9 Sep 15 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 CPA 9 Sep 15 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 CPA 9 Sep 15 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 CPA 9 Sep 15 CPA 9 Sep 15 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 CPA 9 Sep 15 CPA 9 Sep 15 CPA 9 Sep 15 CPA 9 Sep 15 CPA 9 Sep 15 CPA 9 Sep 15 Cleaning and Disinfection CPA 9 Sep 15 CPA 9 Sep 15 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. CPA 9 Sep 15 Signs of HAPI • • • • • • • • • • 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 CPA 9 Sep 15 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. • • • • 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. CPA 9 Sep 15