Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a highly contagious and fatal foreign animal disease in domestic poultry. Wild birds serve as a reservoir for influenza viruses and can spread these viruses to poultry. No cases have been detected in Colorado, but flock owners should prepare by following increased biosecurity measures.
INCREASE BIOSECURITY
Check your plans and make sure everyone
knows what safety practices are being
used and implemented.
MONITOR FLOCKS
Monitor production parameters (like feed
and water consumption), signs of HPAI,
or other changes in bird behavior.
REPORT DISEASE
Report suspicious disease events in your
commercial or back yard flocks to the
State Veterinarian's office.
SECURE FOOD SUPPLY
Enroll as a Secure Food Supply (SFS)
participant through the State
Veterinarian's office.
REPORT DEAD OR SICK BIRDS TO THE STATE VETERINARIAN’S OFFICE AT 303-869-9130