The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health has canceled all shows, public sales, swaps, and exhibition of poultry and other birds within the state. “We’re seeing that this virus is traveling north with the migrating birds,” said Dr. Ethan Endress, state veterinarian. “We’re reaching our critical period where the most birds are coming into the state, especially in the next couple of weeks.” North Dakota produces over one million birds a year. Endress did say starter chicks will still be available to purchase at co-ops or businesses.
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