01/27/2022
Avian Influenza alert! Everyone living or working with birds, particularly small poultry flocks, should be aware that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in the Carolinas this month.
If you have a small poultry flock, please visit the USDA APHIS website about its Defend the Flock Program, found here - https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/defend-the-flock-program/defend-the-flock-program.
All pet bird owners should keep their birds indoors, when possible, and monitor for signs of illness, such as ruffled feathers, lethargy, sneezing, and coughing, and contact their avian veterinarian as soon as possible if signs are seen.
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