Denver Channel: Confirmed case of anthrax detected in Sedgwick County beef cattle herd
The CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed the case last week. A second positive case was confirmed positive in a nearby beef herd Tuesday.
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Fence Post: Pueblo County horse euthanized due to equine infectious anemia
The Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office has received confirmation that a horse in Pueblo County tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA). Samples from the horse initially tested positive at the Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory on June 2, 2022
Fence Post: Colorado state vet issues updated guidance document for poultry events
“While this rule will expire, the Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office recommends that all poultry shows, sales, swaps and commingling events continue to be postponed or canceled at this time,” said Colorado State Veterinarian Dr. Maggie Baldwin. If you have sick birds or birds that have died from unknown causes, help is available at the Colorado Avian Health Call Line at CSU, (970) 297-4008.
Emergency exercise June 15 on South Campus
On Wednesday, June 15 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., an emergency exercise will be held on the South Campus behind the Johnson Family Equine Hospital just south of the intersection of Phemister Road and Gillette Drive. During the exercise, you may see emergency response vehicles and first responders in hazardous material suits. Please do not call 9-1-1.
Colorado Public Radio: The avian flu is in Colorado. What does that mean for humans and birds?
Massive flock casualties have the potential to slow supply chains, according to Ragan Adams, a veterinary specialist at Colorado State University’s extension office.
9News: With avian flu in Colorado, CSU offers guidance on how to protect flocks
VIDEO: The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was detected in the U.S. in February and has spread in wild birds in 31 states. More than 45 million domestic poultry and birds have been impacted, Colorado State University said in a news release Monday.
Fence Post: CSU webinar alerts poultry producers of HPAI
The Poultry Pathways webinar hosted by CSU extension opened with talk of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza. Heather Reider, who serves as the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Avian Health Coordinator said it is a serious concern for Colorado’s $21 million poultry industry.
Boulder Daily Camera: Backyard poultry owners urged to increase biosecurity as bird flu spreads
One bird carcass was delivered to the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for preliminary testing, with confirmatory testing being completed at the USDA NVSL on April 8.
Denver Gazette: Deadly strain of avian flu found in Pitkin County
Officials learned from a Pitkin County veterinarian that 35 of 36 poultry died in a flock. Test samples were sent to CSU's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for preliminary testing and then to the national lab on Friday.
CBS4: Some Colorado Farmers Watching Bird Flu Closely
"Influenza viruses are really smart viruses because their reservoir are wild birds and wild birds move all across the globe.” -Dr. Kristy Pabilonia, director of clinical diagnostics for the CSU Veterinary Health System