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Backyard Bird Owners Urged to Practice Biosecurity in Virginia
Virginia officials urge all backyard bird owners to strengthen biosecurity to safeguard flocks from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The advisory notes the ongoing outbreak since January 2022 with detections across states and explains transmission via wild and domestic birds, gear, and contaminated water or feed. Advice covers limiting contact with wild birds, disinfecting gear, not sharing equipment, using safe water, and reporting sick birds to local veterinarians or state and federal help lines.
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