State warns of avian flu surge amid migration

nationwide, is expected to have a surge in cases as the migratory season begins in Colorado.

BY PAOLO ZIALCITA COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO

It’s been nearly a year since the rst outbreak in Colorado, and while cases have slowed, Colorado state veterinarian Maggie Baldwin said the risk will go up as more ocks of birds pass through.

that virus into our domestic poultry operations on both the commercial and the backyard side,” Baldwin said.

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