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Much like we're seeing in British Columbia, and in Europe, reports of HPAI outbreaks in commercial poultry operations have increased steadily since the summer (see chart below), as migratory birds once again begin their southbound journeys.
(Note: November numbers only thru the 15th)
The latest update adds 14 outbreaks since last week, with California being the hardest hit with 10. Utah, Arizona, Oregon, and Colorado each reported one new outbreak. The number of birds affected/culled during the month of November has increased by roughly 750,000 since last week's update.
Since `bird flu season' typically starts in October or November, and runs through the spring, poultry interests could have a long and challenging winter ahead.
