DO ANIMALS RECOVER FROM AI?
Animals can recover from LPAI, and may become carriers. However, birds typically do not survive HPAI infections. • CAN AI BE PREVENTED? Wild Birds: The LPAI form is endemic in free flying wild birds and cannot be prevented. While many birds migrate long distances and may spread LPAI within wild populations, LPAI from wild birds is not readily transmitted to poultry and has not been transmitted to humans. In Asia, captive poultry raised outdoors may have transmitted HPAI to wild birds. Biosecurity on poultry farms, in live bird markets, and in international trade is the key to prevention of AI. Poultry: The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) works closely with the Delmarva Poultry Industry (DPI), individual poultry growers and the USDA to keep all forms of AI from entering Maryland poultry flocks. Prevention, control and eradication programs for poultry facilities are established and in place in MD, DE, VA and across the country. Plans are implemented for depopulation and disposal
