APHIS expert offers HPAI biosecurity practices ahead of migration season

As fall migration begins, poultry flocks across the U.S. will face an increased threat of avian influenza.
From commerical opperations to backyard cloks, there are a number of biosecurity practices all producers can take.

Dr. Chrislyn Wood Nicholson with USDA’s APHIS spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about the status of HPAI currently, the highten threat with migration approaching, and what producers should look out for.

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