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Catch Part 1 on Video Now and Watch the Live Event on Tuesday
Most farm-related challenges don't receive the attention that they should in the general public. The crisis caused by avian flu outbreaks is different, because the deaths of millions of hens has resulted in an egg shortage that is resulting in price inflation and, in some places, empty shelves.
That is why the two-part webinar series from University of Illinois on avian flu virus (known scientifically as H5N1) is not for farmers only.
Part 1 occurred last Tuesday (February 18). Titled "H5N1 in America: Understanding the Outbreak and Illinois Response," the webinar was recorded and can be accessed by clicking the link below.
You can catch Part 2, titled "H5N1 Prevention Strategies: A Guide for Agricultural Producers," can be watched live at 11 a.m. Tuesday (February 25). Click this button to register.
Here are more details from the presenters:
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) virus is widespread among wild birds and continues to cause outbreaks in poultry and spillover to mammals. This two-part webinar series will provide an overview of the current outbreak in the U.S. and current surveillance and monitoring efforts in Illinois.
Presenters will also provide information for agricultural producers on testing and infection prevention and control recommendations.
Feb 18: H5N1 in America: Understanding the Outbreak and Illinois Response
Description: This webinar will provide an overview of H5N1 in the U.S. and current surveillance and monitoring efforts in Illinois.
Presenters: Matthew W. Nonnenmann, PhD, CIH, Professor, UNMC Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health Guy Sprouls, Dairy Equipment Specialist / State Rating Officer at Illinois Department of Public Health
Archive may be found at https://youtu.be/wpE5gtGh3zE
Feb 25: H5N1 Prevention Strategies: A Guide for Agricultural Producers
Description: This webinar provides information to agricultural producers and the public regarding testing for H5N1 and infection prevention and control recommendations
Presenters: Mark Ernst, DVM, Illinois State Veterinarian Tasha Bunting, Director of Commodity Programs & Farm Systems, Illinois Farm Bureau
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