U Of I Extension Hosts Bird Flu Conference Call

Apr 27, 2015

Although the bird flu virus has not yet been reported in Illinois, its presence in several midwestern states is close enough to home to cause concern. University of Illinois Extension will host a one-hour conference call to address questions about avian influenza.

Information will be shared on topics such as, how to identify the virus, how to limit risk to a flock, and what to do if birds are infected. Poultry producers, backyard chicken enthusiasts, and others who are interested in learning more about the virus are invited to join the live conference call:

Thursday, April 30, at 1 p.m. CST.

888-983-3631, passcode 86333472#

Poultry experts on the call will be:

Ken Koelkebeck, Ph.D., University of Illinois

Kyle Cecil, Ed.D., University of Illinois Extension

Andrew Larson, M.S., M.B.A., University of Illinois Extension

Source:illinois.edu

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