Avian Influenza H5N2

Avian influenza viruses are spread to people through direct contact with infected birds or their environments. Person-to-person spread is extremely rare. There is no food safety risk associated with this virus; the only risk is for workers at commercial farms or, potentially, owners of small urban flocks.

• Avian Influenza basics for urban and backyard poultry owners - UMN Extension
• Hotline, reporting sick/dead birds, resources for flock owners - MDH

Protect your small flock from Avian Influenza

The following PDFs are made available by the University of Minnesota Extension.

• Protect your small flock from Avian Influenza 
• Proteja su pequeno corral contra la gripe aviar
• Tiv thaim Koj Pab Qaib thiab Os es muaj Tsawg Tsawg los ntawn tus kab Avian Influenza
• Ka ilaali Kooxda Shimbirahaage ee yar Hargabka Shimbiraha
• Karen: Protext your small flock from Avian Influenza

Sick backyard flock

If a backyard flock is suspected of having Avian Influenza, please call 320-231-5170:

• A team will arrive to test the flock.
• If infected the birds will be depopulated.
• The remains will be taken away for composting.

Resources

• University of Minnesota Extension
• Minnesota Department of Health
• Centers for Disease Control