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Flu Information For Agricultural Producers
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- General Information
- Information for People Who Work with Dairy Cattle
- Information for People Who Raise Poultry
- Information for People Who Raise Pigs
General Information
Some types of Influenza (flu) A viruses naturally spread among certain species of animals and can spill over to infect domestic animal species and humans. Swine influenza is a respiratory disease that commonly spreads in populations of pigs. Avian influenza is a respiratory disease that naturally spreads among wild water birds and can spread to domestic poultry (chickens, turkeys, etc.) and other birds. It is possible that both swine and avian influenza can spread to people who have contact with sick animals and make humans sick. People who raise pigs or poultry can take simple steps to reduce the risk of influenza for animals and humans.
For more information about influenza in animals, visit:
- Maine Department of Agriculture Home Page
- Maine Department of Agriculture's Animal Health and Industry Disease Information
Information for people who work with dairy cattle
- Avian Influenza (H5N1) guidance for farm workers (PDF) | Guía sobre el H5N1 para trabajadores de granjas (PDF)
- Protect Yourself from H5N1 PPE Fact Sheet (PDF) | Protejase del Virus H5N1 (PDF)
- Maine CDC Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Request Form (.xslx) | also in (PDF)
Information for people who raise poultry
- Maine Department of Agriculture Avian Influenza Resources
- How Infected Backyard Poultry Could Spread Bird Flu to People (PDF)
- US CDC What to Know about Bird Flu (PDF)
- USDA Defend the Flock! - Biosecurity 101
- USDA Defend the Flock! - Signs of Illness
- USDA Defend the Flock! - Checklist for Cleanine and Disinfecting Poultry Enclosures and for Tips to Help Keep Your Flocks Healthy (PDF)
- USDA Defend the Flock! Program
