In April alone, we’ve seen avian influenza in all corners of the state from southeastern Racine County to northwestern Barron County. And it's impacting flocks of all sizes from commercial producers to backyard hens – and wild birds in between. But a solution is on the way. Although it will take time to become available, Adel Talatt is developing a bird flu vaccine in his lab at UW-Madison. He tells Mid-West Farm Report about this vaccine, but first, he shares what you may not know about avian influenza.

In April alone, we&rsquo;ve seen avian influenza in all corners of the state from southeastern Racine County to northwestern Barron County. And it's impacting flocks of all sizes from commercial producers to backyard hens &ndash; and wild birds in between. But a solution is on the way. Although it will take time to become available, Adel Talatt is developing a bird flu vaccine in his lab at UW-Madison. He tells Mid-West Farm Report about this vaccine, but first, he shares what you may not know about avian influenza.

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