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What Backyard Flock Owners Need to Know about Bird Flu (Influenza H5N1)

Ashley McLeod-Morin, Benjamin D. Anderson, Glenn Morris, Cynthia B. Sanders, Colleen Larson, Ricky Telg, and Annabel Henson.

Bird flu is caused by the H5N1 subtype of influenza A virus. Among migratory birds and poultry, this virus can be highly contagious and cause severe disease and death. Biosecurity and proper hygiene significantly reduce this risk. This publication aims to help owners of backyard flocks protect their birds and identify possible signs of influenza H5N1 infection.

Protocolos de sincronización de celo para servicio natural

Daniella C. Heredia, Angela Gonella-Diaza y Kalyn Waters.

Esta publicación está dirigida a productores que estén interesados en mejorar la eficiencia reproductiva y el desempeño de sus vacas. Aquí se explica el proceso de sincronización del celo y los protocolos que se pueden utilizar para el servicio natural en los Estados Unidos.

What Consumers Need to Know about Bird Flu (Influenza H5N1)

Ashley McLeod-Morin, Benjamin D. Anderson, Glenn Morris, Cynthia B. Sanders, Colleen Larson, Ricky Telg, and Annabel Henson.

Bird flu is caused by the H5N1 subtype of influenza A virus. This publication aims to help consumers better understand bird flu and ways bird flu may impact consumable products, such as eggs or milk.

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Posted: October 31, 2025


Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: Animal Sciences Department, Backyard Flocks, Bird Flu, Poultry, Sincronización, Vacas


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