On this edition of Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac talks with Dr. Chrislyn Wood Nicholson (Dr. Wood), Poultry Specialist and Veterinary Medical Officer with USDA APHIS Veterinary Services.

From city rooftops to suburban backyards, more than 11 million Americans now raise chickens, ducks, or geese. But with fall bird migration underway, the threat of avian influenza (bird flu) is on the rise.

Dr. Wood shares vital updates about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), how it spreads, and what both backyard bird owners and commercial producers can do to protect their flocks through strong biosecurity practices.

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Key Topics in this Interview:

What avian influenza is and how it spreads

Why fall migration season poses a heightened risk ...