DO NOT UNLOAD ANY ANIMALS UNTIL YOU ARE IN PLACE TO BE VET CHECKED

HAVE YOUR VET CHECK PAPERWORK WITH YOU AT THE TIME YOU ARE IN LINE FOR THE VETERINARIAN(s)

TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS: TUESDAY AUGUST 23rd, 2022

1. 1-2:30PM – GATE F – ONLY MARKET LIVESTOCK SALE ANIMALS  
2. 2:45-4PM – GATE H – Sheep, Goats, Horses
3. 4:15-7PM – GATE F – Beef, Dairy, Swine
4. TBD Times – Poultry & Rabbits

• GATE H – ENTRY for all horses, sheep and goats
• GATE G – ENTRY for all rabbits
• GATE F – ENTRY for all cattle and swine

Washington State leading the nation in HPAI detections in backyard flocks

Washington now leads the nation in the numbers of backyard flock detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza.  Since May 5, 2022, WSU WADDL and the National Veterinary Services Laboratory have confirmed 29 cases of HPAI in 12 counties.  The last detection was confirmed in Snohomish County on July 16.  The summer detections indicate that HPAI is likely persisting in our resident waterfowl and detections will likely continue into the fall. Due to the ongoing outbreak and detections in both domestic and wild birds, the Washington State Veterinarian is recommending suspending all poultry exhibitions, fairs, shows and sales for non-terminal birds.  For the latest information, please check out these resources.

• Bird Flu 2022 | Washington State Department of Agriculture
• Washington State Avian Influenza Outbreak Map (arcgis.com)
• Avian influenza (bird flu) | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
• Washington Bird Flu Updates 2022 | Facebook
• Fairs | Washington State Department of Agriculture