Avian Influenza

 
2022 Poultry Calendar
Digital Poultry Calendar

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) used the winning entries from the annual Poultry Photo Contest to make a calendar that is available online so it is more accessible. NDA is using the photos online and in printed materials to share information about the importance of biosecurity.

2023 Poultry Photo Contest Rules      

2022 Poultry Calendar - English (PDF)   |   2022 Poultry Calendar - Spanish (PDF)

Information for Producers

  • 2022 Detection of HPAI
  • Avian Influenza Brochure
  • What are the signs of avian influenza in birds?
    • Decrease in water consumption.
    • Decrease in egg production.
    • Soft-shelled or misshapen eggs.
    • Swelling of the head, eyelids, comb, and wattles.
    • Purple discoloration of the wattles, combs, and legs.
    • Respiratory signs: coughing, sneezing, respiratory distress.
    • Unstable coordination.
    • Sudden death.
  • Reporting Sick Birds
    • Report sick birds to NDA at 402-471-2351 and the USDA at 866-536-7593.
  • Testing for Avian Influenza:
    • How do I test for avian influenza?
      • Call 402-471-2351 to schedule a test. An AI Inspector will come to your premises and take swabs. In most cases, no more than 30 birds will be tested. The birds are not harmed as the vent is swabbed. Quick and painless, the average time spent on each one of the premises is one hour or less.
      • Swabs are then sent to the University of Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center for testing. A positive test will result in immediate contact with the producer. All test results are usually available within a week and mailed to the producer.
    • Benefits of testing for avian influenza
      • Protects poultry industry.
      • Protects public health.
      • No cost to producers.
      • Gain marketing edge with AI monitored status.
  • HPAI: A Typical First 72 Hours (Things Can Change) & Your Role in HPAI Response
  • FAQs About Avian Influenza for Poultry Industry
  • Biosecurity Pays Video
  • USDA Avian Influenza
  • USDA Defend the Flock Program

Information for Consumers

Information for Poultry Sales / Exhibitions / Game Birds

Information for Captive Wild Birds (Zoos, Wildlife Centers, etc.)

HPAI Confirmed Detections

HPAI Map

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Press Releases
09/19/2022 Nebraska Department of Agriculture Reports Ninth case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
05/16/2022 NDA Allows Order Cancelling Poultry Events In Nebraska to Expire (Guidance for Poultry Events, Biosecurity for Poultry Events)
04/28/2022 Nebraska Department of Agriculture Reports Eighth Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
04/27/2022 Nebraska Department of Agriculture Reports Seventh Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza; Extends Order Prohibiting Poultry Events (View Order)
04/13/2022 Nebraska Department of Agriculture Reports Sixth Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
04/06/2022 Nebraska Department of Agriculture Reports Fifth Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
03/26/2022 Nebraska Department of Agriculture Reports Fourth Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
03/26/2022 Nebraska Department of Agriculture Cancels Poultry Events in Effort to Prevent the Spread of HPAI (View Order)
03/24/2022 Nebraska Department of Agriculture Reports Third Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
03/22/2022 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Commercial Flock in Nebraska
03/16/2022 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Backyard Flock in Nebraska
03/07/2022 HPAI Detected in Wild Bird In Nebraska
03/02/2022 NDA Advises Poultry Owners To Watch For Avian Influenza