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N.D. – (NewsDakota.com) The State Board of Animal Health has rescinded an order to halt bird movement to shows, exhibitions and public sales within the state.

The ban was put into place in April to help protect North Dakota’s poultry industry during the midst of a nationwide outbreak of avian influenza. North Dakota had two confirmed cases of avian influenza in commercial poultry operations which affected over 130,000 birds. 

Although the ban is lifted, State Veterinarian Dr. Susan Keller reminds bird owners to immediately report unusual death loss to their local and state veterinarian, restrict access to their property, prevent contact between their birds and wild birds and practice enhanced bio-security.

Anyone bringing birds into North Dakota should contact the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Division at 701-328-2655 to ensure they are meeting all importation requirements.