Stokes County Health Department issued the following announcement on Feb. 12.
http://www.ncagr.gov/.../HighPathAvianInfluenzanowconfirm...
“Wild birds can carry this virus asymptomatically and potentially spread it to domestic poultry. We strongly encourage all poultry owners to follow strict biosecurity measures for at least the next 30 days, which is the time frame these birds are anticipated to be migrating through the state. Biosecurity measures include keeping your birds isolated from other people and animals in an enclosed environment. Bird owners should also keep their flock away from ponds where they might encounter migrating birds."
Original source can be found here.
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