Avian Influenza

Avian Influenza 101

• Influenza 2017: A message from the State Vet (PDF)
• About the Avian Influenza Virus (Penn State)
• Avian Influenza and Wild Birds
• The Human Health Aspect (PDF 2.16MB)
• HPAI in the U.S. Overview 2014-2017 (PDF 1.07MB)

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HPAI

• Status of HPAI in Maine
• Current Situation from USDA
• Univesity of Maine Animal Health Lab Updates

Maine's Preparedness for HPAI

• Bird Flu and ME - AI Surviellance in Maine (PDF)
• Wild Bird Surveillance - Avian Influenza (PDF)
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PDF)
  

Commercial Producer Resources (What you need to know to keep your products moving if HPAI hits Maine)

• Secure Egg Supply
• Secure Broiler Supply
• Secure Turkey Supply
• Biosecurity Training Materials Videos and Printouts in English and Spanish

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LPAI

• Current Situation from USDA
• Wild Bird Influenza Surveillance (PDF)
• BirdCast: Wild Bird Migration in Real-Time

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Biosecurity Resources - Don't Accidentally Bring A Disease Into Your Flock

• USDA Defend the Flock
• USDA Biosecurity Tips: Wildlife Management (PDF)
• USDA Line of Separation Checklist (PDF)
• 6 Steps to Biosecurity for Backyard Flocks (PDF)
• Backyard Poultry Biosecurity: Preventing Outbreaks of Avian Influenza (VIDEO)
• More DACF Biosecurity Resources for Your Livestock Operation