Protecting America’s Poultry: Avian Influenza & Biosecurity | USDA’s Dr. Chrislyn Wood Nicholson | Road Gang Radio

29/08/2025 14 min
Protecting America’s Poultry: Avian Influenza & Biosecurity | USDA’s Dr. Chrislyn Wood Nicholson | Road Gang Radio

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On this edition of Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac talks with Dr. Chrislyn Wood Nicholson (Dr. Wood), Poultry Specialist and Veterinary Medical Officer with USDA APHIS Veterinary Services.From city rooftops to suburban backyards, more than 11 million Americans now raise chickens, ducks, or geese. But with fall bird migration underway, the threat of avian influenza (bird flu) is on the rise.Dr. Wood shares vital updates about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), how it spreads, and what both backyard bird owners and commercial producers can do to protect their flocks through strong biosecurity practices.Learn more and access free resources: USDA Defend the FlockKey Topics in this Interview:What avian influenza is and how it spreadsWhy fall migration season poses a heightened riskSigns of bird flu in backyard and commercial flocksThe role of biosecurity and best practices to prevent outbreaksWhat bird owners should do if they suspect influenzaUSDA’s “Defend the Flock” campaign and available resourcesThanks for tuning in! You can catch our shows anytime on your favorite podcast app or listen on iHeartRadio using the links below.Nemo Nation: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ne...Road Gang Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ro...We Should Write: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-we...Trucking with OOIDA: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-tr...

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