There have been 732 outbreaks affecting 57.87 million birds.
In Canada there are 117 current quarantines in effect and almost seven million birds are affected. British Columbia is by far the hardest hit province with almost daily outbreaks since before Christmas.
Canada has had a total of more than 280 outbreaks.
Efforts to prevent infections in commercial and backyard flocks are particularly difficult in that HPAI infections can come from wild birds. In addition to direct exposure, fecal matter can contaminate the grounds around farms and yard, the NBC reported.
The situation is identical in Canada.
The USDA on Thursday announced a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for HPAI in the U.S., with the agency’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) requesting public comment to define its scope.
