New Information on the Movement of Avian Influenza Viruses from Asia to North America via Migratory Birds

Published on by Division of Extension

The United States Geological Survey reported this week migratory bird species, including many waterfowl and shorebirds, that frequently carry low pathogenic avian influenza and migrate between continents may carry Asian strains of the virus along their migratory pathways to North America.  For the full story, go to the USGS web site.