Avian (Bird) Flu Information
Avian (Bird) Flu is a virus that spreading between multiple types of birds worldwide. The virus is deadly to domestic and wild birds but can causes mild illness in other animals and humans that have been in close contact with infected birds.
NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
Report ill domestic poultry at
(518) 457-3502.
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Avian (Bird) Flu
Avian Flu, also referred to as Bird flu, H5N1, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) or H5, is a contagious respiratory illness in birds caused by a virus. The virus can infect wild birds and poultry such as chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, domestic ducks, geese, and guinea fowl. Waterfowl are especially at risk.
The CDC assess the risk for the general public is low. Having a job or recreation, such as poultry farming, animal care workers, or have a backyard bird flock, that exposes you to infected animals increases your risk.
Additional information can be found at:
NYS Department of Health
USDA – Defend the Flock
CDC – Avian Flu
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