MANHATTAN, Kan. – In response to the confirmed positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in
Kansas, the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) has established a quarantine zone in Leavenworth and
Wyandotte counties to respond quickly and decisively to eradicate the outbreak of HPAI.
The 10 kilometer control zone is bordered by the following roads:
Woodend Road east to 142nd Street
Northeast along a line to 118th Street and Interstate 70 intersection
North to Gilman Road
West to 219th Street
South to Tonganoxie city limits
Follow southeast along Tonganoxie Creek to Woodend Road
Locations not impacted by this control area include Bonner Springs, Lansing, Leavenworth and the western
half of Tonganoxie.
The transportation of all HPAI susceptible livestock, including live poultry and poultry products (including
eggs), into or out of the designated control zone within Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties in Kansas is
prohibited unless authorized by an official permit. Poultry and poultry products, including eggs, within the
control zone shall not be transported without first receiving an official permit from the Kansas Department of
Agriculture.
If you have questions regarding the quarantine area, visit www.agriculture.ks.gov/avianinfluenza to see a map
of the quarantined area.
Kansas Animal Health Commissioner Dr. Bill Brown encourages all poultry owners to closely monitor their
flocks and contact their local veterinarian immediately if birds appear infected. For a listing of symptoms of
HPAI, visit www.agriculture.ks.gov/avianinfluenza.
Please be vigilant about reporting signs of illness in your herd to your veterinarian immediately. Farmers and
ranchers can protect their flocks with good biosecurity practices including:
Isolate new animals
Move all livestock away from boundaries of your property
Clean clothing and boots should be worn when contact with livestock is expected.
Thoroughly clean and disinfect equipment and animal areas
Monitor your animals for signs of the disease
Abide by all movement restrictions
Other resources for bird owners include: USDA Biosecurity Guide for Poultry and Bird Owners –
www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/2014/pub_bioguide_poultry_bird.pdf and USDA Biosecurity –
www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/birdbiosecurity/
