Fall migration brings increased risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Fall migration brings increased risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

As wild birds begin to migrate during the transition into fall, the risk for transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to domestic birds will increase, according to a release from the Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Fall wild bird migration increases risk of HPAI transmission

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