Avian influenza: How bird flu affects domestic and wild flocks, and why a One Health approach matters - The Conversation

Avian influenza virus — or bird flu — can infect domestic poultry such as chickens and turkeys, as well as wild birds. The H5N1 strain has been identified in Canada.

A strain of avian flu virus is spreading in domestic poultry flocks in Canada, but is not a risk to humans at this point in time. Avian influenza virus, commonly known as bird flu, is a contagious i… [+6369 chars]

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