Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Carter County flock

A mixed flock of poultry in Carter County has been confirmed positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to an alert issued by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry this week. The alert warns backyard poultry owners to take every precaution to protect their flock from HPAI by preventing their poultry’s exposure to wild birds and any areas where wild birds hav...