Kimberly Henny, a farmer near Chicago, faces increasing anxiety due to the threat of avian influenza (HPAI) posed by migratory birds like Canadian geese. With record-high egg prices boosting interest in backyard chicken keeping, both new and existing flock owners are taking steps for biosecurity to protect their birds from infection. Even with the disease considered low-risk for humans, the recent fatality linked to the outbreak underscores the urgent nature of the threat, particularly for families living on or near farms that depend on poultry for their livelihood.
A biosecure backyard flock is essential for protection against HPAI, as concerns over migratory birds and avian influenza become more pronounced for small-scale farmers.
Henny's anxiety showcases the dual concerns farmers face: the threat of avian influenza to their poultry and the potential health risks for their family.
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