What can pet birds and backyard poultry enthusiasts do to prevent and control END?
1. Follow state law, obtain a health certificate on birds directly imported from other states. 2. Require certification from suppliers that birds are legally imported or are of US stock and healthy prior to shipment, and will be transported in new or thoroughly disinfected containers. 3. Maintain records and shipment of flocks. 4. Isolate all newly purchased birds for at least 30 days. Restrict movement of personnel between new and old birds. 5. Practice Biosecurity. 6. Report unusual illness or death to the state veterinarian.
