For Immediate Release: May 4, 2022
Gallatin County officials were notified that avian influenza A (H5N1) was detected in a flock of domestic poultry located in rural Gallatin County.
The site was identified late last week near Manhattan/Belgrade. The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) has identified a “Surveillance Zone” of ten kilometers around this location, and an investigation is ongoing. This Surveillance Zone includes all of Manhattan and parts of northwest Belgrade.
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If you own outdoor birds, be sure to monitor closely for signs of illness. Report any sudden onset of illness or death of birds to the following:
Media Contact:
Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator
406-595-8963 (cell)
whitney...@gallatin.mt.gov
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MSG: 9217 May 4, 2022 09:48