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Avian Influenza in Chickens and Why Biosecurity is Your Best Defense by Nancy Jefferson, Ph.D.   -- Poultry Nutritionist, Kalmbach Feeds Biosecurity is the only effective defense against avian influenza. There are no feed or water additives that prevent or treat the virus, so strict prevention practices are essential to protect your flock of poultry. What is Avian Influenza? Avian Influenza (AI) has been a major concern in the poultry industry for a number of years.  There are two primary strains of avian influenza – low pathogenic (LPAI) and highly pathogenic (HPAI).  Birds infected with Low Pathogenic AI may become ill, but they...