Bird Flu Question and Answer
1. What is bird flu?
“Bird flu” is the common name for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), a respiratory disease found in birds. The specific strain of bird flu that’s been in the news lately is called HPAI (H5N1) -- “H5N1” for short. H5N1 is responsible for all known outbreaks of the highly pathogenic form of bird flu.
2. How do chickens, turkeys, ducks, and other domesticated birds catch bird flu?
The most common way for poultry to be exposed to bird flu is through direct contact with an infected carrier -- most often a wild bird. The disease can also be transmitted through contaminated feed, water, or cages.
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