May DHIA Report

• Do not share equipment or supplies with other exhibitors. Always clean and disinfect any equipment between uses, and especially upon return from a fair, swap, or show. • If you take some of your birds to a fair or exhibition, be sure to keep them separated from the rest of your flock for at least 21 days upon return and observe for signs of illness. • Keep new additions to your flock separated for at least 30 days before comingling them with the rest of your flock. Be sure to monitor them for any signs of disease. • Only purchase birds from reputable sellers and inspect birds thoroughly before purchase. Consider only buying from flocks that participate in the National Poultry

Improvement Plan. • Always wear clean clothes and footwear when entering areas where poultry are housed. • Be sure to wash your hands with soap and water before and after handling or caring for your birds. • If there are any signs of illness or abnormalities in your flock, leave your birds home. Do not bring them to fairs, shows, or other events where they will come into contact with other birds. Know the signs of HPAI: sudden death of birds, drop in egg production or misshapen eggs, lack of energy or reduced appetite, respiratory signs including nasal discharge or difficulty breathing, swelling of the eyes and head, or purplish discoloration of combs, wattles, or legs. Report sick or dying poultry to the Department at (518) 457-3502 or dai@ agriculture.ny.gov. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the public health risk associated with these avian influenza detections remains low.

DHI Report: May