Turkey industry takes on aMPV: What you need to know

The turkey industry is taking on avian metapneumovirus, a viral upper respiratory disease of poultry.

Sarah Muirhead, Managing Director and Editor, Feedstuffs

November 15, 2024

Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) is a viral upper respiratory disease of poultry including turkeys, broilers, layers, and breeders. It may also affect other poultry and avian species such as pheasants, Muscovy ducks, pigeons, and various wild birds. The 2024 outbreak consists of two distinct groups. Eastern states have been affected by avian metapneumovirus subtype B. Western states have been affected by avian metapneumovirus subtype A. All detections from previous aMPV outbreaks in the US were subtype C. Dr. Lindy Chiaia, vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs with the National Turkey Federation, joins us with an update on the disease and efforts underway to address it.

About the Author

Sarah Muirhead

Managing Director and Editor, Feedstuffs, Farm Progress

Sarah Muirhead is managing director of the Farm Progress Livestock Group, which brings together BEEF magazine, National Hog Farmer and Feedstuffs. She also serves as editor and publisher of Feedstuffs. She has more than 40 years of editorial and communication experience in the feed industry and animal agriculture. Sarah grew up directly involved in her family’s seed and pork production operation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communication from the University of Illinois.

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