On Jul. 8, 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a non-commercial backyard flock (non-poultry) in Carson City, Nevada.

Samples from the flock were tested at the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these avian influenza detections did not present an immediate public health concern. As of April 21, 2022, no human cases of these avian influenza viruses have been detected in the U.S.

Update: Effective Jan. 14, 2025, given the factors and challenges associated with bringing an end to this nationwide outbreak of HPAI, the NDA is implementing a ban on all Nevada Poultry (birds and eggs) and Dairy Cattle Exhibitions at fairs and shows until further notice.