A precaution and sign that local health authorities are taking these outbreaks seriously.
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"Officials with the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the activities were suspended on Friday, specifically in areas with confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Federal officials have confirmed commercial poultry bird flu cases in Newton, Jasper, McDonald, and Lawrence counties. The department also said further suspensions will be issued if additional cases are confirmed."
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Avian influenza forces auction and show suspensions in southwest Missouri - Missourinet
Highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, is beginning to spread in parts of Missouri. As a result, the Missouri Department of Agriculture has suspended all poultry and waterfowl auctions, shows, and swap meets in counties that are impacted by HPAI. So far, the viral disease has been confirmed in Newton, Jasper, McDonald, and Lawrence counties.
Bird flu prompts Missouri agriculture officials to suspend poultry auctions and shows
The Missouri Department of Agriculture suspended all poultry and waterfowl auctions, shows, and swap meets in counties where the virus has been detected.
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