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Annabel Henson

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Annabel Henson

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marketing and communications specialist, UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gainesville, FL

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thumbnail for publication: What Backyard Flock Owners Need to Know about Bird Flu (Influenza H5N1)

What Backyard Flock Owners Need to Know about Bird Flu (Influenza H5N1)

A. McLeod-Morin, B. D. Anderson, G. Morris, C. Sanders, C. Larson, R. Telg, and A. Henson

Bird flu is caused by the H5N1 subtype of influenza A virus. Among migratory birds and poultry, this virus can be highly contagious and cause severe disease and death. Biosecurity and proper hygiene significantly reduce this risk. This publication aims to help owners of backyard flocks protect their birds and identify possible signs of influenza H5N1 infection. Written by A. McLeod-Morin, B. D. Anderson, G. Morris, C. Sanders, C. Larson, R. Telg, and A. Henson, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, September 2025.

thumbnail for publication: What Consumers Need to Know about Bird Flu (Influenza H5N1)

What Consumers Need to Know about Bird Flu (Influenza H5N1)

A. McLeod-Morin, B. D. Anderson, G. Morris, C. Sanders, C. Larson, R. Telg, and A. Henson

Bird flu is caused by the H5N1 subtype of influenza A virus. This publication aims to help consumers better understand bird flu and ways bird flu may impact consumable products, such as eggs or milk. Written by A. McLeod-Morin, B. D. Anderson, G. Morris, C. Sanders, C. Larson, R. Telg, and A. Henson, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, September 2025.