Avian Influenza in Backyard Flocks

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (Bird Flu) has been found in wild birds in North America. This virus can also infect poultry commonly found in backyard flocks. The strains were identified as H5N8 and H5N2 and typically do not cause disease in most wild birds but will cause severe disease in gallinaceous birds (domestic poultry and game birds). The strains are described as highly pathogenic because of rapid spread and high mortality in domesticated poultry