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  Avian Influenza

  Report sick or dying birds to USDA's Veterinary Services toll free at 1-866-536-7593, or find more information online from the Kansas Animal Health Department.

   

  Q&A: Bird Flu and You
  K-State Research and Extension Poultry Specialist Scott Beyer answers questions to concerns that people commonly associate with avian influenza.
  ALSO SEE:
  K-State Professor Says Vigilance, Better Surveilance Needed
  Basic Facts about avian influenza  

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  Bird and Animal Issues
  There are many strains of avian influenza passed by migratory fowl. The virus has passed from infected poultry to humans and other mammals, including household pets. Learn more

  ALSO SEE: Protecting Poultry | Protecting People Exposed to Animals | Protecting Pets

   

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  K-State Research and Extension specialists are continually monitoring events related to avian influenza globally. For the most current updates, contact:

  Scott Beyer , sbeyer@oznet.ksu.edu , 130 Call Hall, 785-532-1201
  Larry Hollis , lhollis@oznet.ksu.edu , 137 Call Hall, 785-532-1246

   

  For more information on K-State Research and Extension's risk communications plan for avian influenza, contact Pat Melgares , Department of Communications, 785-532-1160.