Health officials in West Virginia have confirmed a case of bird flu in a backyard flock.
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture says Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was detected in Greenbrier County following an investigation and lab testing. The affected area has been placed under quarantine to protect nearby flocks.
State Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt says the case is a reminder that backyard poultry owners should remain vigilant by keeping birds contained and limiting contact with wild birds.
This is only the fourth confirmed case of bird flu in West Virginia since the global outbreak in 2022.