Avian flu cases raise concerns

Spread of highly pathogenic virus highlights need for strict biosecurity

  • Backyard chicken producers should be vigilant with biosecurity measures to mitigate exposure to a highly pathogenic avian flu that has been detected in seven states so far. Laura McKenzie | Texas A&M AgriLife
    Backyard chicken producers should be vigilant with biosecurity measures to mitigate exposure to a highly pathogenic avian flu that has been detected in seven states so far. Laura McKenzie | Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife experts want commercial and backyard producers across the state to be aware of a growing number of highly pathogenic avian flu detections in the U.S. On Feb. 14, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, APHIS, confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in birds in two states – a flock of commercial broiler chickens…

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