Avian Influenza, commonly known as “bird flu” or “AI,” is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A Influenza viruses. The disease is carried by many wild bird species including migratory waterfowl like ducks and geese, which show few if any clinical signs of the disease. Influenza in birds is very contagious and can cause severe illness and death in domestic species such as chickens and turkeys. U of A System Division of Agriculture file photo
By Mary Hightower UA System Div. of Agriculture FAYETTEVILLE — Expect to pay more for the Thanksgiving turkey as growers continue to deal with a…
