It’s Critical to Educate Workers about Avian Influenza Signs

Two cases of avian influenza in Tennessee has proven a great reminder of how critical it is for poultry producers to work with their staff so that they can recognize the signs of the disease and about biosecurity.

USDA Chief Veterinarian Dr. Jack Shere said, “They need to understand disease and disease spread. They need to be educated on the signs of this disease. It starts out perhaps with just simple malaise, the birds just don’t feel good. They’re quiet, more quiet than normal. They don’t eat as much. They may not drink as much water. These are all signs that things aren’t normal within the flock.”

Shere says they have resources online for both backyard and larger commercial producers.