Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) informational flyers

Following the recent detections of Avian influenza A (H5N1) in dairy cattle within California, Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency. According to a statement from the Governor's Office, "This proclamation is a targeted action to ensure government agencies have the resources and flexibility they need to respond quickly to this outbreak." 

The goal of this announcement is to boost our state's preparedness for a quick response to the spread of this disease in California. Public awareness plays a critical role in the state's strategy. This includes regular public updates, multilingual outreach, and education on prevention.  Governor Newsom stated, "While the risk to the public remains low, we will continue to take all necessary steps to prevent the spread of this virus."

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has provided webpage links for more information regarding HPAI in poultry and HPAI in livestock.
 

For those wanting more information regarding HPAI and what precautions can be taken, please click on the appropriate link below: