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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI): An emerging disease threat in North America

June 16, 2022

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is an ecologically and economically significant avian disease that is quickly spreading among wild and domestic birds throughout North America. In this blog post, we provide information and resources that can help you to be informed, be prepared, and be ready to take appropriate action should you observe wild birds that may be affected by HPAI.

Publication Year 2022
Title Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI): An emerging disease threat in North America
Authors Andrew M. Ramey, Colleen M. Handel
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype Organization Series
Index ID 70232229
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Alaska Science Center Biology WTEB