“(Avian flu) is a disease with high mortality that can wipe out entire domestic poultry flocks in less than 72 hours. Right now, it’s critical that Colorado’s backyard and commercial poultry flock owners keep up the biosecurity measures they have been implementing since the beginning of the outbreak this spring,” said Colorado State Veterinarian Dr. “Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza are on the rise again across the country as migratory birds start their seasonal movement south. The emergency declaration will allow state agencies to coordinate together to mitigate the spread of the disease.Īlso known as H5N1 or the avian flu, the disease affects both wild and domestic birds. Jared Polis has issued an Executive Order declaring a state of disaster emergency due to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza rising among birds in Colorado.
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