Avian Influenza
Educational Resources from Purdue Extension
Links
General Information
- AvianFlu.gov
- Purdue Extension
- Indiana Board of Animal Health (BOAH)
- USDA
- Center for Disease Control
- Indiana's Avian and Pandemic Flu Site
- EDEN Avian Influenza Issue Page
Indiana Poultry Response Plan (PDF - 291 KB)
The following plan outlines the responsibilities for a poultry outbreak response in Indiana.
Avian Influenza: Risks to Humans and Poultry
A backgrounder from Simon Kenyon, Purdue Extension veterinarian.
Indiana Wildlife Disease News
A publication developed through a joint project between USDA-APHIS (Wildlife Services) and Indiana Department of Natural Resources (Division of Fish and Wildlife).
FAQ's on Avian Influenza
The following five questions are answered by Simon Kenyon, Purdue Extension veterinarian.
- What are risks of Avian Influenza in the U.S.? Video: (60 Seconds)
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What are the most likely ways the H5N1 could come to the U.S.?
Video 1: As a human disease (80 seconds)
Video 2: As a poultry disease (106 seconds) - What can producers do to protect their flocks? Video:(100 seconds)
- What will be the emergency response if an avian influenza outbreak occurs in the U.S.? Video: (80 seconds)
- Is poultry safe to eat? Video: (2 minutes 40 seconds)
Questions and Answers about Avian Influenza (Source: Centers for Disease Control)
Questions and Answers on Avian Influenza A brochure that covers general questions and facts.(Source: National Chicken Council, Egg Safety Center, National Turkey Federation)
Poultry industry's system is antidote for bird flu. An 11/15/05 article from AgAnswers
Biosecurity for the Birds A national campaign to promote avian health through biosecurity. (Source: APHIS)
