Bird flu is caused by the H5N1 subtype of influenza A virus. Among migratory birds and poultry, this virus can be highly contagious and cause severe disease and death. Biosecurity and proper hygiene significantly reduce this risk. This publication aims to help owners of backyard flocks protect their birds and identify possible signs of influenza H5N1 infection. Written by A. McLeod-Morin, B. D. Anderson, G. Morris, C. Sanders, C. Larson, R. Telg, and A. Henson, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, September 2025.
What Backyard Flock Owners Need to Know about Bird Flu (Influenza H5N1)
Publish Date: 2025
Author(s): Ashley McLeod-Morin, Benjamin D. Anderson Glenn Morris, Cynthia B. Sanders, Colleen Larson, Ricky Telg, and Annabel Henson
