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Confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in duck on Maui
Three state agencies are on alert after a second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in a migratory duck – this time on the island of Maui. This is the first confirmed detection of H5N1 on Maui.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health investigates possible avian flu case in waterfowl
Three state agencies are on alert after laboratory testing identified a presumptive case of avian influenza on Friday in an ailing duck that was found earlier in the week at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Hoolulu and mainland egg prices comparable in latest data
The price of local and mainland eggs in Honolulu rose significantly in the first quarter of this year. However, the price between local and mainland eggs was comparable, according to latest statistics from the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture, Market Analysis and News Branch.
State extends voluntary pause on interisland transport of birds
The initial 90-day pause was issued on Dec. 13, 2024 and expires on March 13, 2025. The extension will continue until June 13, 2025.
Price of a dozen locally produced eggs in Honolulu rose 28% over three years to $8.87
The data indicates that between 2021 and 2024, the price for a dozen locally produced eggs rose by 28.4% from $6.91 to $8.87 while the price of imported mainland eggs increased by 51.8% from $5.50 to $8.35. The increase in the price of mainland eggs can be mainly attributed to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) which has impacted egg production across the continental US.
Increased biosecurity urged to protect birds from avian influenza
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Division is again urging commercial poultry operations and backyard bird owners to increase biosecurity measures to protect their flocks from avian influenza.
State responds to avian flu with voluntary 90-day bird movement pause
In response to the detection of the avian flu virus in Hawai‘i’s wastewater and wild birds, state agencies are urging the public to voluntarily pause the interisland movement of poultry and other bird species for 90 days, effective immediately. This recommendation follows the suggestion of Moloka‘i State Senator and farmer Lynn DeCoite and is a proactive measure aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus.
First detection of bird flu on Hawaiʻi Island, at Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant
The County of Hawaiʻi’s Department of Environmental Management is working closely with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health after the detection of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in a sample of influent collected from the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant on Dec. 2. This marks the first detection of bird flu on Hawaiʻi Island.
UH tropical medicine expert discusses arrival of bird flu to Hawaiʻi
The USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed Hawaiʻi’s first cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu (H5N1). The initial case was detected on Nov. 15, in a backyard flock of mixed bird species in Wahiawā, followed by a second case on Nov. 25, in a wild duck on the North Shore.
State, federal health agencies work to keep avian flu out of Hawaiian islands
State and federal agencies are keeping a close eye on H5N1, the influenza A strain associated with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that has infected dairy cows in multiple states, as well as four people who worked closely with the infected cows.
Cattle import restrictions due to avian influenza cases on the mainland
Due to the recent highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) detections in livestock on the mainland, the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has placed a restriction on the transport of cattle from premises where HPAI has infected cattle. Currently, HPAI has been detected in dairy cattle in Texas, Kansas, New Mexico, Idaho, Ohio and Michigan; however, the restriction will be placed on any future areas where HPAI-infected cattle are found. No infected cattle have been detected in Hawai‘i.