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Avian Influenza can affect all species of birds in intensive poultry rearing systems young laying hens, ducks, and turkeys are usually the most affected species. Free-living birds may carry the influenza virus without becoming ill due to natural resistance. It is known that wild birds and waterfowl present a natural reservoir for these viruses and can be responsible for the primary introduction of infection into domestic poultry. Bird flu is a very serious and ongoing concern for the poultry industry and eventually other farm animals; the general population worries about the disease is often misplaced. Featured speakers include Jean-Luc Guérin, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECPVS, professor in poultry medicine at the National Veterinary College of Toulouse, France, and Director of the “host-pathogens interactions” joint research unit (INRAEENVT); and Dr. Stéphane Lemière, Head of Global Technical Services Poultry at Boehringer Ingelheim.

This webinar will broadcast at 6:00 AM CDT (Chicago) / 12:00 PM GMT (London) / 8:00 PM CST (Beijing)

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

1. The spread of AI viruses from farm to farm is mainly by mechanical transfer, infected manure, and other vectors.
2. Direct contact between wild birds and poultry is relevant but not always necessary for introducing viruses into poultry farms.
3. European experience with vaccination against HPAI H5.

This webinar is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and presented by WATTPoultry.