Send us a textIn this episode, Lori Arent reveals the heart of  the The Raptor Center where staff, doctors and volunteers focus their passion for raptors with ground- breaking research, rescue and rehab that affects thousands of birds! Listen to her harrowing story of battling the Avian Flu with creative quarantine methods. This is a story of dedicated innovation that impacts bird, human and environment.Lori Arent, MS  is Assistant Director of The Raptor Center at University of Minnesota and author of “Raptors in Captivity: Guidelines for care & management."QUOTESLORI:  “Every single bird that comes into our clinic has a story to tell. “LORI:  “Raptors really are such amazing sentinels for what's happening in our environment...And so if we just listen to what they’re telling us, we can actually help people too. It’s...called the One Health Concept, where environmental health, human health, and animal health are all linked together.”LORI:  “...just like people... Every bird's a little bit different....And a lot of it is really based on their experiences. What has happened in their life before they've come to us...Everyone has had different experiences in their lives, just like people.”LINKSThe Raptor Center, College of Veterinary Medicine at University of Minnesota   1920 Fitch Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, 612-624-4745  Volunteer at The Raptor Center Donate to The Raptor Center  “Raptors in Captivity: Guidelines for care & management by Lori ArentOne Health ConceptAvian Influenza (HPAI)2022 Confirmations of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Commercial and Backyard Flocks Fomite: is an object (such as a dish, doorknob, or article of clothing) that may be contaminated with infectious agents (such as bacteria or viruses) and serve in their transmissionHawk Ridge Bird Observatory  Today's episode is brought to you by the Joan of Arc Scroll Medal, a beautiful brass alloy medal, designed by award-winning artist, Pat Benincasa. This uniquely shaped medal is ideal for holiday or as a special occasion gift!    Visit www.patbenincasa-art.comJoan of Arc Scroll MedalThis brass alloy medal can be worn on a necklace, a keychain, dogtags, on a bag, or in your car.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please Note: The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcaster.Follow me on Instagram!

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