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Officials confirm New Jersey’s first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza

Monmouth County residents -- listen up. The U.S. and New Jersey Departments of Agriculture have confirmed the state's first case of a highly pathogenic avian influenza.

News 12 Staff

May 19, 2022, 9:11 AM

Updated 1,168 days ago

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Monmouth County residents -- listen up. The U.S. and New Jersey Departments of Agriculture have confirmed the state's first case of a highly pathogenic avian influenza.
The disease was discovered in a backyard duck and chicken flock.
State and federal officials are working on a response, including quarantining the site.