Scientists believe the current flu virus seems capable of hanging around in populations of wild birds, which can pass the virus on to poultry farms. More than 40 wild bird species in more than 30 states have tested positive.
This strain of bird flu virus has turned up in everything from crows to pelicans to bald eagles.”
Source: NPR, April 9, 2022. Link. So far, the risk to humans seems low. But since related bird flu viruses have repeatedly jumped into people in the past, public health experts are watching for any signs of genetic changes that could make the virus able to move into humans.
Also see: APHIS reports more wild birds with avian flu, January 29, 2022. Link. Addressing the threat of HPAI is an opportunity to reinforce best cleaning practices for the various poultry environments. Cleaning can mean everything from straightening up to scrubbing down. It is important to clean, disinfect and sanitize in that order to reduce the risk from the virus and use products that are effective against HPAI.
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