We are living through the largest avian in fluenza outbreak in U.S. history. Since arriving in 2022\, H5N1 bird flu ha s left more than 155 million birds dead on U.S. farms and spread to cattle herds in more than 15 states. The virus has caused mass mortality events in wildlife and infected more than four dozen species of mammals\, including humans. Join us for a critical discussion with leading researchers and expe rts who will explore the science behind the current outbreak\, its potentia l impact on human health\, and the systems of animal production that contri bute to disease risk. This event will also feature NPR Reporter William Sto ne\, who has been working to cover the outbreak across a rapidly-changing p olicy and media landscape. Don’t miss this timely and crucial conversation.
With Dr. Jonathan Runstadler\, Dr. Wendy Puryear\, William Stone\, & Ann Linder
Zoom only. Register here.
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