Avian Flu
Avian influenza is caused by a virus that exists naturally in wild birds. Wild birds often do not become sick, but they carry the virus and can pass it on to non-wild birds, such as chickens, turkeys, and ducks (fowl), which can become very sick and die.
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Program Information
What we are watching:
- 2022 Confirmations of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Commercial and Backyard Flocks
- Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Recommendations for Human Health Investigations and Response
- USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Non-Commercial Backyard Flock (Non-Poultry) in New Hampshire