Maryland Helps Protect the Nation's Flock from Avian Influenza
Avian influenza (AI) affects various species of poultry and outbreaks caused by the H5 and H7 strains have resulted in severe economic losses to the poultry industry worldwide.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 48 million birds have been lost due to infection caused mainly by a deadly mixed-origin H5N2 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
The University of Maryland’s Dr. Nathaniel Tablante has created videos, available in English and Spanish, to help prevent outbreaks of Avian Influenza. These activities support regional/national education and communications leadership in biosecurity.
NIFA supports this research through Smith Lever Special Needs Competitive Grant Project.
Watch the Avian Influenza Backyard Producers 2018 video.
Want to read about more impacts like this? Check out Fresh from the Field, a weekly bulletin showcasing transformative impacts made by grantees funded by NIFA.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 48 million birds have been lost due to infection caused mainly by a deadly mixed-origin H5N2 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
The University of Maryland’s Dr. Nathaniel Tablante has created videos, available in English and Spanish, to help prevent outbreaks of Avian Influenza. These activities support regional/national education and communications leadership in biosecurity.
NIFA supports this research through Smith Lever Special Needs Competitive Grant Project.
Watch the Avian Influenza Backyard Producers 2018 video.
Want to read about more impacts like this? Check out Fresh from the Field, a weekly bulletin showcasing transformative impacts made by grantees funded by NIFA.
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Animal health and production and animal productsU.S. States and Territories:
Maryland