This is the second part of a two-part series on avian influenza.

Avian influenza (AI) can affect all species of birds in intensive poultry rearing systems. Young laying hens are usually the most affected. Wild waterfowl may carry the influenza virus without becoming ill due to natural resistance. Wild waterfowl present a natural reservoir for these viruses and can be responsible for the primary introduction of infection into domestic poultry.  View this informative webinar series in which industry experts discuss the ways to combat low pathogenic and highly pathogenic AI. 

>>>Combat low-pathogen avian influenza (Part 1) - available to view as an on-demand video.
>>>Combat high-pathogen avian influenza (Part 2) - available to view as an on-demand video.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

1. Spread of AI viruses from farm to farm is mainly by mechanical transfer of infected manure.
2. To date only viruses for H5 and H7 subtypes have been shown to cause highly pathogenic (HP) AI in susceptible species.
3. Direct contact between wild birds and poultry is not always necessary for introduction of virus into poultry farms.
4. Evidence suggests that certain avian influenza virus subtypes of low pathogenicity may mutate to highly pathogenic virus strains.

This webinar series is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and is presented by WATT Global Media.

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