Defend the Flock

Can you spot the signs of a sick bird? Don’t wing it – keep your birds safe with proper biosecurity. aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…

DEFEND. THIS. COOP. Take steps to protect your poultry from avian influenza today. Learn what to do to fight the flu – and Defend the Flock! aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul… #BirdHealthAwarenessWeek

Let biosecurity rule the roost with the 2026 Defend the Flock calendar! Get monthly tips and reminders to help strengthen flock health and limit the spread of avian disease. aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul… #BirdHealthAwarenessWeek

It’s National Bird Health Awareness Week! 🐓🦃🦆 Brush up on biosecurity practices and know the signs of a sick bird to limit the spread of avian influenza. aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul… #BirdHealthAwarenessWeek

Biosecurity is your birds’ best defense. Learn more you can do to fight the flu! aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…

Got a backyard or barnyard with different kinds of animals? You can help protect your poultry from avian influenza by keeping your species separated – making good biosecurity a must. aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…

It’s here! The 2026 Defend the Flock calendar features poultry photos and monthly biosecurity tips to help protect your flock all year. Order yours today - step-by-step instructions are available at the top of the order page. mrp-usda.my.salesforce-sites.com/apex/WOEIS_Pub…

If you keep birds, keep them safe. Learn to spot symptoms of avian diseases and what to do if you see trouble. aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…

Highly pathogenic avian influenza poses a serious threat. Join our webinar on Jan. 30 as USDA APHIS experts discuss the best ways to protect the health of your poultry and benefits of biosecurity assessments. Register now 🔗 @ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/dd2748bb…

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a threat to your beloved birds. Take steps to protect your poultry: 1) Suit Up! -- Wear protective gear like boots and gloves. 2️) Wash Up! -- Clean hands and equipment. 3️) Divide Up! -- Keep your flock separated from other birds, pests, pets and animals. 4️) Brush Up! -- Learn the signs of avian influenza, get tools, checklists and more online. aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…

Protect your poultry from dangerous avian influenza! Keep food, water and shelters clean and away from animals that could be carrying diseases. aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is an ongoing animal health emergency. Learn more to be sure your biosecurity plan is 100% complete. aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…

Protect your poultry -- and their coop or living area -- from dangerous avian influenza. Make sure everyone who can access your poultry area practices good biosecurity. Know what to do to Defend the Flock. aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…

Shields up against avian influenza!   Here are two steps you can take for your flock’s biosecurity:   🧤 Suit Up! Wear protective gear like boots and gloves.  🧼 Wash Up! Clean hands and equipment before and after leaving poultry area.   Learn more: aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…  #DefendTheFlock #HPAI

Biosecurity assessments aren’t just for egg-layers – USDA offers them to all commercial poultry producers with 500+ birds, along with financial support for eligible operations. Sign up today and help #DefendTheFlock!      aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…  📲 844-820-2234  📧 poultry.biosecurity@usda.gov

Love your birds? Take steps to protect them – brush up on biosecurity basics and learn the signs of HPAI and how to report them.  aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…

Brush up on biosecurity basics, learn the signs, get free online checklists, tools and more – to Defend the Flock. 🐣  aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…

🚨 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is spreading again and it's a threat to your poultry! But there are steps you can take to Defend the Flock. Learn how to protect your flock against the flu. Get free information, checklists and more.  aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…

Calling all U.S. small enterprise poultry producers! The 2025 national study on poultry health & management is under way. Producers with 300+ birds are eligible.  Choose paper, web, or phone to participate.  Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=JL58-j…   #USDA #PoultryHealth #AgStudy2025

Learn ways to protect your flock this fall as migrating waterfowl raise the risk of deadly avian influenza entering your coop.  aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/…