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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The State Board of Animal Health has extended the restrictions on bird and poultry movement to shows, exhibitions and public sales in the state.

“With new cases still being identified in the U.S., the state board is continuing this precaution to reduce the risk of avian influenza exposure to North Dakota birds,” State Veterinarian Dr. Susan Keller said. “Many other states have enacted similar limits on bird movements.”

The restrictions will continue until further notice while the board continues to monitor and assess the disease threat. It will be reviewed again at the December meeting after most wild birds have completed migration.

North Dakota has had two confirmed cases of avian influenza in commercial poultry operations in Dickey and LaMoure counties affecting well over 100,000 birds. Nationally, the outbreak has affected over 47 million birds in 21 states.

State Veterinarian Dr. Susan Keller is reminding anyone bringing birds into North Dakota to contact the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Division at 701-328-2655 to ensure they are meeting all importation requirements.