2 days ago · How to report a case of bird flu in Maryland. To report a possible case of HPAI in a commercial or backyard flock, call the Maryland Department of Agriculture at 410-841-5810.

ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 30, 2025)— State laboratory testing has detected a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in a Montgomery County backyard flock.Maryland Department of Agriculture officials have quarantined all affected premises, and birds on the properties are being or have been depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease.

1 day ago · Bird flu hits Montgomery County, with outbreak in backyard chickens. Officials say there have been 11 outbreaks of the H5N1 virus among birds in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.

A highly contagious strain of avian influenza has been detected in a Montgomery County backyard flock, prompting quarantines and immediate depopulation of affected birds, state officials announced.

Jan 21, 2025 · To report a sick wild bird in Maryland, call the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Services hotline at 877-463-6497 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Clean ...

4 days ago · How to report a case of bird flu in Maryland. To report a possible case of HPAI in a commercial or backyard flock, call the Maryland Department of Agriculture at 410-841-5810.

5 days ago · To report a sick wild bird in Maryland, call the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Services hotline at (877) 463-6497 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Key biosecurity practices: Clean and disinfect transportation.

Jan 13, 2025 · State laboratory testing has detected a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in Caroline County following routine sampling of a broiler operation and investigation by the...

Jan 16, 2025 · BALTIMORE -- Maryland's second case of the H5N1 bird flu has been detected at a poultry farm in Queen Anne's County, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Officials learned of...

Report any unusual bird deaths or sudden increases in very sick birds to the MDA Animal Health Program at 410-841-5810 or after-hours to 410-841-5971. Also contact the USDA at 866-536-7593. MDA's State Veterinarian has also issued updated …