January 13, 2010
California turkey farm reports H1N1 outbreak
According to the International Society for Infectious Diseases, the H1N1 flu virus has infected a flock of breeding turkeys in California, US.
On December 28, 2009, the Central Valley flock had experienced a decrease in egg production after the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory tested members for the virus and confirmed its diagnosis.
The laboratory has sent samples to the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa, US, for additional confirmation.
The turkey producer in charge of the facility has voluntarily put the flock under quarantine after the tests.
