A Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in wild birds in MASSACHUSETTS

Peru Animal Control Officer/Animal Inspector

A Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in wild birds in MASSACHUSETTS HPAI has been detected in either wild water birds, domestic birds, or both, along the east coast from Canada to Florida. Affected states include MA, CT, ME, NH, NY, and others. HPAI has also been found in KY, IN, and MI. HPAI surveillance of domestic and wild birds in MA is ongoing. This means that all domestic poultry in Massachusetts may be at risk of exposure. Use good biosecurity to protect your flock and your facility against the HPAI virus.

See MDAR’s recommendations here. www.mass.gov/doc/biosecurity-for-your-backyard-flock and Avian flu | Mass.gov

Report sick or dead birds: Domestic Birds: 617-626-1795 Wild Birds: 508-389-6300.

All reporting calls to the Animal Control Officer must be made to 655-8377 -

non reporting calls 413-464-7866 E-Mail: acoperuma@gmail.com

Animal Inspector E-Mail: animalinspectorperuma@gmail.com

Verne Leach--Animal Control Officer/Animal Inspector