Astoria, OR – According to the state officials, the affected flocks included approximately 75 birds, including chickens, ducks, and geese.
All affected birds are deceased and did not enter the food system.
There is no immediate public health concern due to the avian influenza virus detection.
Avian influenza does not affect poultry meat or egg products, which remain safe to eat. As always, both wild and domestic poultry should be adequately prepared and cooked.
ODA continues to advise flock owners to be vigilant with biosecurity measures and surveillance including keeping birds enclosed without access to wild birds or other domestic flocks.
Biosecurity measures can include:
- Wash your hands before and after handling your flock
- Cleaning vehicles tools or equipment
- Limiting unnecessary visitors
- Sanitizing shoes in clean foot baths
- Changing clothes upon contact with birds and more
