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Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has become of increasing concern worldwide due to the potential of transmission from birds to humans.

The following are links to information about the virus as it pertains to commercial and backyard flocks:

• Avian Influenza Status in Hawaii

• Biosecurity for Commercial and Backyard flocks

• Biosecurity Measures for Farm Workers During an Outbreak

• Public Health Issues

• Reporting Dead Birds

More information is available on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) website at:  http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/hot_issues/avian_influenza/avian_influenza.shtml