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What is the sentinel chicken surveillance program and how are the chickens tested?

April 26, 2017chicken chickens program Sentinel surveillance tested

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What is the sentinel chicken surveillance program and how are the chickens tested?

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West Nile virus and related mosquito borne illnesses build up in bird populations before they move into humans, horses and other less favorable hosts. One way to monitor virus buildup is to cage chickens in high risk areas. Blood samples are taken periodically and tested for the presence and amount of virus.