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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

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Be vigilant about bird diseases

Anyone who comes into contact with birds should be aware that avian influenza cases are on the rise in Illinois and around the Midwest. What is avian flu? Avian influenza is a highly contagious virus that spreads naturally among wild birds, sometimes without causing illness. However, avian...
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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

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