Infectious Diseases 2025

-Seven cases of avian influenza have been confirmed in poultry at live markets located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, leading to the temporary closure of all live poultry markets in New York City, as well as in Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. These closures will remain in effect until January 14. To mitigate the spread of the virus, infected flocks will be culled. Markets unaffected by the virus are required to sell off existing inventory and undergo comprehensive disinfection procedures before resuming operations. During the closure, no poultry deliveries will be permitted. The outbreak has had significant economic repercussions.
-Nationally, egg prices have surged by 36.8% over the past year.
-Crescent Duck Farm, located on Long Island, has been particularly hard hit, with 100,000 birds culled and 47 employees laid off. The farm faces an uncertain future as the poultry industry grapples with the ongoing impact of avian influenza. Doug Corwin, a fourth-generation duck farmer and the president of Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, has expressed concerns over the U.S. Department of Agriculture's policy of flock euthanasia upon detection of avian influenza. Corwin advocates for a policy shift that would allow for the use of vaccines to protect poultry flocks. In an effort to rebuild, Corwin has taken proactive measures by sending sanitized eggs to a hatchery in Eastport with state approval. He is hopeful that the resulting ducklings will form the foundation of a new flock capable of producing market-ready ducks by the fall of 2026. Corwin emphasizes that vaccination is essential to ensure the long-term viability of the farm.
-Ohio has reported the highest number of avian influenza cases among commercial poultry operations in the United States for 2025, with approximately 10 million commercial birds affected. Ohio, recognized as the second-largest egg producer in the country, continues to face significant challenges in managing the outbreak.