Bird flu headlines include three new human cases, millions of dead birds in poultry flocks and new personnel moves from the Trump administration

If you’re a backyard chicken owner (and even if you’re not), you’ve likely heard about Avian Influenza (AI). Commonly referred to as bird flu, it’s a highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic poultry,

CT DEEP, CT DoAg and CT DPH collaborated to release a fact sheet with important facts about the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu.

The H5N1 strain of avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has grabbed headlines as it impacts poultry and egg production across the United States. With each operation showing signs of