WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2024: Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing key updates regarding the detection of HPAI H5N1 in a backyard farm operation in Crook County, Ore., as well as additional information about the agency's proactive efforts to protect livestock, farms and communities from avian influenza. On Wed., Oct. 30, USDA APHIS announced that H more PR