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September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

What is avian influenza (bird flu)?

Avian influenza virus

If you keep chickens, or another type of poultry, you should know about avian influenza, commonly called bird flu. Avian is another term for bird, and influenza is another term for the flu. Just as you …

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

What is a poultry farm?

Broiler chicken

(Image courtesy of USDA)

A poultry farm is where domesticated birds are raised. Poultry include chickens, turkey, ducks, and geese. These animals are raised for their meat and eggs. Chickens are the most common bird raised for both …