The United States is experiencing an unprecedented outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds.
As of April 20, 2022, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) had confirmed HAPI outbreaks in 29 states, impacting about 31 million birds that may have been de-populated.
The University of Minnesota Raptor Center Director recently stated, ‘the 2022 outbreak is unique due to very high levels of HPAI circulating in wildlife.’
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