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Review: HPAI outbreaks and associated federal biosecurity policies

By Dr. Denise Heard U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

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TUCKER, Ga. — Avian influenza, or “bird flu,” is a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild birds that poses a significant threat to the poultry industry, animal health, trade and the worldwide economy.

Biosecurity is a key concept to successfully implement to prevent viruses from infecting and spreading in poultry.

An increased awareness of the importance of always having a comprehensive and practical biosecurity program in place on all commercial poultry and egg operations reached a record high following the devastating outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) during 2014-2015 along the Pacific, Central and Mississippi flyways in the. . .

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