The Poultry Industry's Fowl Play: Racing to Keep H5 Bird Flu at Bay The poultry industry is on high alert as a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu, known as H5, continues to pose a significant threat to global flocks.
This lethal virus has already claimed thousands of lives and wreaked havoc on farms worldwide, prompting a concerted effort by farmers, policymakers, and scientists to prevent its spread.
Understanding the H5 Bird Flu Threat to Poultry Farms The H5 bird flu virus is a subtype of the influenza A virus, which affects birds but can also be transmitted to humans.