The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (also known as Bird Flu, HPAI, or H5N1) crisis compounds the stress and uncertainty farm communities are already facing. The Northeast Center remains dedicated to the health and safety of those who work in our region’s agricultural industry through this challenging time. We have been communicating with partners in industry, government, and academia to provide key health and safety resources to farmers and keep everyone updated on relevant news.
For Dairy Workers
USFD on infection and milk safety
Avian Influenza in Dairy Workers- English and Spanish
A bilingual one page guide for dairy workers
Testing Cattle for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) – Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Instructions from Cornell on how to test dairy cattle for HPAI
en español
Texas Health and Human Services
HPAI info from a consortium of agencies and universities in Texas
MCN Spanish and English
Additional resource out of Texas
NY DOH
NY Department of Health has Spanish language resources on HPAI
Video – Cornell Small Farms Program
A 3 min video from Cornell Small Farms Program in Spanish
Video – Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
An extended video from Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in Spanish
Backyard Flock Recommendations
Mass.gov has Spanish language resources on HPAI for backyard flocks
Poultry Resources
United States Department of Agriculture
Protecting poultry from avian flu document USDA
The First 72 Hours
First 72 hours response action steps
Biosecurity Guidelines for Poultry Farms
Biosecurity questions to consider
Know what to do and stay informed about HPAI; click your state below to see local resources and stay ahead of this emerging situation!
State Specific Resources
CT DOH has information on avian flu, health care provider information and emergency response plans
CT DOA has information on detections in livestock, protecting birds and reporting suspect dead birds
UConn Extension offers articles about HPAI
The CVMDL has instructions on submitting samples to test HPAI in cattle.
Yale medicine has up-to-date information on Avian flu
Delaware Department of Public Health has information for the general public on HPAI and risk
DE DOA has information for general public and for poultry producers
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has information about HPAI and its spread to humans
Update with information for poultry owners, risk factors and biosecurity info
Information from the Bangor Daily News about the evolving H5N1 situation
Maryland Department of Health has information about HPAI
Maryland Department of Department of Agriculture is collecting many resources related to HPAI
JHU provides a Q&A about HPAI
News update on how HPAI affects Marylanders
Information about HPAI from the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture
Interview with Boston University expert on Avian Flu in Massachusetts
Boston Globe piece about Avian Flu in Massachusetts
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services has information and links to CDC and USDA sites
Fact Sheet from University of New Hampshire Extension
New Hampshire Department of Agriculture and Markets Fact Sheet on HPAI
Coverage of HPAI in New Hampshire by WMUR
HPAI information from the New York Department of Health
HPAI information from the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
HPAI information in the state of New York
Webinar from Cornell Ag Workforce Development
Article outlining the HPAI situation in New York
Information from the Pennsylvania Department of Health
PA Gaming Commission has information about avian influenza
Penn State Extension has information about Avian Influenza, reporting, signs and symptoms, video links
Article from PFB
RI DOH has information on the current HPAI infection situation in the U.S.
RI Dept of Environmental management has information on HPAI, summaries/ key takeaways, FAQ and links
RIFB is following the HPAI situation for the state of Rhode Island
VT Dept of Ag and Markets has information on avian influenza preparedness
An article from the VT Digger
WV DOH has a public health announcement about avian flu
WV Dept of Agriculture has a news update about avian influenza found in a backyard flock
Story from WSAZ 3 about the state’s efforts to prevent HPAI from reaching cattle
National Resources
Centers for Disease Control
The CDC has information for the entire nation and is tracking the spread of HPAI
United States Department of Agriculture
The USDA is tracking H5N1 in livestock and flocks across the country
The Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety
We will update our resources as often as possible to stay in front of this emerging issue.
Do you know of a local or national resource that has been helpful to you? Let us know by contacting us today!