Avian Influenza Prevention

May, 2010 Vol. 1 Issue 1

Welcome to Avian Influenza

Prevention!!
Avian Influenza Prevention is the combined
effort of EDEN, the University of Maryland
Extension, and eXtension.org. Our goal is to
raise public awareness about Avian Influenza
(AI), encourage good biosecurity practices, and
prevent outbreaks of Avian Influenza,
particularly highly pathogenic H5N1,
or Bird Flu.

In addition to our project, this newsletter

provides you with a variety of useful content
on Avian Influenza and a list of additional
resources. List of Available Resources:
Please join our Facebook group to follow AI  Avian Influenza Tip Sheet for Small Flock
research development, post questions, or Owners
generate discussion threads about a variety of
topics, including human health concerns, bird  Avian Influenza Tip Sheet for Consumers
flu, biosecurity, etc.
 Responding to AI Outbreaks – A Quick
Also, please visit our project Homepage to Reference Guide
learn more about our extension efforts and
general information about Avian Influenza.  Bio-security Basics

Coming Soon!!  Additional Resources

Stay tuned for future AI Prevention projects

including Second Life virtual learning projects,
and online courses about Avian Influenza
prevention through good bio-security practices
targeted for specific audiences: 4-Hers,
emergency responders, small flock owners,
commercial poultry personnel, etc.

“WHEN IT COMES TO PREVENTION,

KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE”