Avian Influenza (HPAI) Prevention
Attention Dairy Farmers:
Here is the latest fact sheet on enhanced biosecurity practices and strategies that you can adopt to limit wild bird contact with dairy cows and avoid HPAI Infection:
https://ccecayuga.org/resources/managing-birds-on-your-farm-during-hpai
Chicken Owners, what you can do:
READ the USDA's handy brochure on "Backyard Bio Security"
VISIT the USDA's website to learn more about their "Defend the Flock" program.
REPORT sick birds. Call the Department’s Division of Animal Industry at (518) 457-3502 or the USDA at (866) 536-7593.
Contact
Brett Chedzoy
Senior Resource Educator in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Regional Director for the CCE Master Forest Owner volunteer program, Forest Manager for Cornell’s Arnot Teaching and Research Forest
bjc226@cornell.edu
Last updated June 10, 2024