Articles by Kristian Knutsen

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Series: 2015 Avian Flu Epidemic

Understanding The 2015 Wisconsin Avian Flu Epidemic: Government Oversight

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Kristian Knutsen
WisContext
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 2:00pm
A standard protocol of biosecurity practices is recommended for poultry growing operations, from small backyard flocks to those that raise tens or hundreds of thousands of birds. These precautions are intended to prevent and limit the spread of the avian influenza virus.
Backyard chickens
Series: 2015 Avian Flu Epidemic

Understanding The 2015 Wisconsin Avian Flu Epidemic: How The Virus Affects Birds

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Kristian Knutsen
WisContext
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 2:00pm
Avian influenzas, including the highly pathogenic varieties, can infect birds both wild and domesticated. Birds carrying the virus can pass it on to other birds through airborne contact, as it is found in respiratory secretions and saliva.
Influenza A virus
Series: 2015 Avian Flu Epidemic

Understanding The 2015 Wisconsin Avian Flu Epidemic: Defining Influenza

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Kristian Knutsen
WisContext
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 2:00pm
Influenza is an infectious disease that can be transmitted between and among numerous species of animals, including humans and other mammals, and wild and domesticated birds.
Visualization by Scott Gordon. Data source: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).
Series: 2015 Avian Flu Epidemic

Understanding The 2015 Wisconsin Avian Flu Epidemic: The State Outbreak

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Kristian Knutsen
WisContext
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 2:00pm
Avian influenza struck more than 1.9 million chickens, turkeys and mixed-breed fowl across four Wisconsin counties between April and May 2015.
Avian flu impacts in the U.S.
Series: 2015 Avian Flu Epidemic

Understanding The 2015 Wisconsin Avian Flu Epidemic: The U.S. Outbreak

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Kristian Knutsen
WisContext
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 2:00pm
The 2015 avian influenza epidemic was the largest in U.S. history, affecting more than 48 million domestic poultry birds in 15 states between December 2014 and June 2015, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Barron County officials discuss avian flu
Series: 2015 Avian Flu Epidemic

Avian Influenza Took Toll On Barron County Turkey Flocks

Kristian Knutsen
WisContext
Video: 
University Place
PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 11:00am
Barron County, located in northwestern Wisconsin, is home to multiple turkey farms and a Jennie-O processing plant. Five flocks were struck with avian influenza there over April and May.
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