New York Places Restrictions On Poultry Travel – Ag Matters

Worries about Avian Flu is doing more than raising the price of eggs.  Concerns have prompted New York and many other states to impose travel restrictions on poultry. 

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets halted "Fowl Competitions" at all state and county fairs about a month ago. And while there still hasn't been an official case of bird flu reported in New York, the agency is taking more precautionary action by restricting the movement of poultry across state lines.

"New York now requires that incoming poultry must have a health certificate and must:"

• · Come from a source flock in which 30 birds were tested for avian influenza within ten days prior to entry into New York State; or
• · Come from a source flock that has been certified by the state of origin as an Avian Influenza Monitored Flock; or
• · Come from a source flock certified as clean of HPAI under the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP).

It's a two way street, "if you are planning to move poultry across state lines, be sure to check with that state veterinarian’s office to be sure you’re meeting all the rules.  And if you have death loss in your home flock, call the Department of Agriculture and Markets at 518-457-3502 to report it. The number is available 24 hours a day.  Get complete details on the travel restrictions here.

SOURCE: Cornell Cooperative Extension