Avian Influenza in Poultry Flocks

Biosecurity continues to be the best defense for commercial and backyard poultry operations in protecting their flocks against Avian Influenza. For more information on what you can do to keep your flocks safe, please visit the links below.

Information for Poultry Owners:

Protect your poultry from Avian Influenza

What to expect if you suspect HPAI in your flock

Overview of HPAI Response Process

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Backyard Flock Information:

Sick Bird Reporting for Backyard Flocks

Registration Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Secretary Orders:

Order Rescinding 2nd Amended Order(No. 2022-06A)**Restricting The Movement Of Poultry Litter **Generated In certain Areas Of The State (6/1/2022)
Executive Order Governing Poultry Auction Markets, Live Bird Markets, Other Markets (Non-Slaughter), and Exhibitions Where Poultry is Brought for Exhibition of Sale AMENDED (4/27/22)
Executive Order Restricting Movement of Poultry Litter Generated in Certain Areas of the State **AMENDED (4/8/2022)**
Executive Order Restricting Movement of Poultry to Prevent Spread of Avian Influenza (3/8/2022)
Executive Order Governing the Movement of Poutlry and Hatching Eggs into Maryland, and Implementing Minimum Biosecurity Requirements (1/26/2022)

County & Flock #	Date Confirmed	Type of Operation	Type
Cecil 1	3/5/2022	Egg Layer	H5N1
Cecil 2	3/18/2022	Pullet	H5N1
Queen Anne's 1	3/9/2022	Broiler	H5N1
Anne Arundel 1	9/22/22	WOAH Non-Poultry	H5N1
Washington 1	11/29/22	Egg Layer	H5N1
Caroline 1	11/21/23	Broiler	H5N1
Charles 1	2/22/24	WOAH Non-Poultry	H5N1