Understanding The 2015 Wisconsin Avian Flu Epidemic: More Information
Additional resources about the 2015 avian influenza epidemic
Many state and federal agencies deal with avian influenza and its effect on agriculture, the economy and human health, and have developed a series of resources and guides addressing the disease and both the latest news and research about it.
Additionally, the 2015 epidemic was the subject of coverage by trade and public media outlets in the affected states and elsewhere. Links to useful reporting and resources follow.
Wisconsin Public Television
University Place: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection assistant state veterinarian Darlene Konkle discusses how the agency responded to the epidemic. Watch and learn more
University Place: Barron County public health officer Kelli Engen and UW-Extension Barron County agricultural agent Tim Jergenson discuss the epidemic with a focus on the turkey industry in northwestern Wisconsin. Watch and learn more
Here and Now: An interview with UW Extension poultry specialist Ron Kean on April 24, 2015: Watch and learn more
Additional Trade, Public Media Coverage
The Poultry Site: Coverage of avian flu in the United States
Minnesota Public Radio: Bird flu in Minnesota's poultry farms: Why you should care
Minnesota Public Radio: Complete coverage of the epidemic in that state and nationally: Read more
Harvest Public Media: What you need to know about the avian flu
State Resources
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Avian influenza resources
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: 6 ways to protect your birds
University of Wisconsin-Extension: Wisconsin poultry resources
University of Wisconsin-Extension: Biosecurity tips
University of Wisconsin-Extension: Avian influenza presentation
University of Wisconsin-Extension and UW-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ag-Podcast: Recapping the Avian Flu Outbreak
University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy: Avian influenza: Agricultural and wildlife considerations
Federal Resources
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Avian influenza resources
U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Avian influenza information on biosecurity, monitoring and response protocols
U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Disease Preparedness and Response Plan
U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Epidemiologic and other analyses of highly pathogenic avian influenza poultry flocks--July 15, 2015 report
U.S. Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center: Avian influenza updates, surveillance information and resources
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: H5 viruses in the United States