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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The State Board of Animal Health was notified today that samples from a commercial turkey flock in Dickey County tested positive for H5 Avian Influenza after the flock owner reported increased mortality.

According to North Dakota State Epidemiologist Tracy Miller, there is no immediate public health concern at these findings. The risk to people from H5 Avian Influenza infections is low despite the disease often being fatal for birds.

The State Board of Animal Health and the North Dakota Department of Agriculture will work with inspection services in response. If the disease is confirmed, birds on the property will be depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease.

Poultry owners should immediately report unusual death loss to their local veterinarian to decrease the impact avian influenza may have on the region. Owners should restrict access to their property, keep their birds away from wild birds and practice enhanced biosecurity.