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Flu Information For Agricultural Producers
On this page:
- General Information
- Information for People Who Work with Dairy Cattle
- Information for People Who Raise Poultry
- Information for People Who Raise Pigs
General Information
Some types of Influenza (flu) A viruses naturally spread among certain species of animals and can spill over to infect domestic animal species and humans. Swine influenza is a respiratory disease that commonly spreads in populations of pigs. Avian influenza is a respiratory disease that naturally spreads among wild water birds and can spread to domestic poultry (chickens, turkeys, etc.) and other birds. It is possible that both swine and avian influenza can spread to people who have contact with sick animals and make humans sick. People who raise pigs or poultry can take simple steps to reduce the risk of influenza for animals and humans.
For more information about influenza in animals, visit:
- fb88 Department of Agriculture Home Page
- fb88 Department of Agriculture's Animal Health and Industry Disease Information
