Published: 9/19/2022

THE STATE OF TENNESSEE VETERINARIAN IS ORDERING AN IMMEDIATE HALT TO POULTRY SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS AND SALES STATEWIDE DUE TO A STRAIN OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA THAT HAS SICKENED A POULTRY FLOCK IN WEST TENNESSEE. THE ACTION IS BEING TAKEN TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF OTHER DOMESTICATED BIRDS, THE STATE VETERINARIAN IS LEADING THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE. ACCORDING TO A PRESS RELEASE, H P A I IS KNOWN TO BE DEADLY FOR DOMESTICATED FOWL. FOR NOW, ANY EVENTS WHERE POULTRY CAN COMINGLE ARE PROHIBITED. THAT INCLUDES POULTRY SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS, LIVESTOCK SALES, FLEA MARKETS, AND SWAP MEETS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 615-837-5120.