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

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. Written by A. McLeod-Morin, B. D. Anderson, G. Morris, C. Sanders, C. Larson, R. Telg, and A. Henson, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, September 2025.

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SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología
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2025-10-01
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Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction
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What Backyard Flock Owners Need to Know about Bird Flu (Influenza H5N1)

SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología
Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction
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What Backyard Flock Owners Need to Know about Bird Flu (Influenza H5N1)

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Abstract

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. Written by A. McLeod-Morin, B. D. Anderson, G. Morris, C. Sanders, C. Larson, R. Telg, and A. Henson, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, September 2025.

SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología
University of Florida (US)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 45%
Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction
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