Defend the Flock

Join the effort to defend our flocks! USDA provides resources to keep your birds healthy & reduce the risk of disease. Let’s keep our poultry healthy together!

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Got a backyard or barnyard with different kinds of animals? You can help protect your poultry from avian influenza by keeping your species separated – making good biosecurity a must.

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a threat to your beloved birds. Take steps to protect your poultry:

1) Suit Up! -- Wear protective gear like boots and gloves.
2️) Wash Up! -- Clean hands and equipment.
3️) Divide Up! -- Keep your flock separated from other birds, pests, pets and animals.
4️) Brush Up! -- Learn the signs of avian influenza, get tools, checklists and more online.
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is an ongoing animal health emergency. Learn more to be sure your biosecurity plan is 100% complete.

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Protect your poultry from dangerous avian influenza! Keep food, water and shelters clean and away from animals that could be carrying diseases.
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If you keep birds, keep them safe. Learn to spot signs of avian diseases and what to do if you see trouble.

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Looking for the latest biosecurity guidance? The Spring 2026 Defend the Flock newsletter has key points from our “Doubling Down on Biosecurity” webinar, like biosecurity best practices and how USDA assessments help protect your poultry.

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We have biosecurity resources for poultry producers! And if you have 500+ birds, get 2 free biosecurity assessments + up to 75% of costs covered to fix the biggest issues to defend your flock.

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Keeping your flock safe from deadly disease starts with strong biosecurity practices. Don’t wing it. Resources are available to help you defend against avian influenza. Learn more https://t.co/hrvtRoMQ77

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Have HPAI concerns? USDA has free resources AND poultry producers with 500+ birds can get two free biosecurity assessments PLUS up to 75% of costs covered to fix high-risk issues.

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Protect your flock from avian flu, and brush up on your biosecurity know-how!
1) Suit Up! -- Wear protective gear like boots and gloves.
2️) Wash Up! -- Clean hands and equipment.
3️) Divide Up! -- Keep your flock separated from other birds, pests, pets and animals.
4️) Brush Up! -- Learn the signs of avian influenza, get tools, checklists and more online.

https://t.co/TygiZ48T20

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Can you spot the signs of a sick bird? Don’t wing it – keep your birds safe with proper biosecurity.
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DEFEND. THIS. COOP.
Take steps to protect your poultry from avian influenza today. Learn what to do to fight the flu – and Defend the Flock!
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#BirdHealthAwarenessWeek

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Let biosecurity rule the roost with the 2026 Defend the Flock calendar! Get monthly tips and reminders to help strengthen flock health and limit the spread of avian disease.
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#BirdHealthAwarenessWeek

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It’s National Bird Health Awareness Week! 🐓🦃🦆
Brush up on biosecurity practices and know the signs of a sick bird to limit the spread of avian influenza.
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#BirdHealthAwarenessWeek

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Biosecurity is your birds’ best defense. Learn more you can do to fight the flu!
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Got a backyard or barnyard with different kinds of animals? You can help protect your poultry from avian influenza by keeping your species separated – making good biosecurity a must.
https://t.co/hrvtRoMQ77

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It’s here! The 2026 Defend the Flock calendar features poultry photos and monthly biosecurity tips to help protect your flock all year.

Order yours today - step-by-step instructions are available at the top of the order page.

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If you keep birds, keep them safe. Learn to spot symptoms of avian diseases and what to do if you see trouble.
https://t.co/Zl4HdOYK0n

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza poses a serious threat. Join our webinar on Jan. 30 as USDA APHIS experts discuss the best ways to protect the health of your poultry and benefits of biosecurity assessments.

Register now 🔗 https://t.co/FnBa3Cw1Yj

[Defend the Flock @Defend_theFlock]

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a threat to your beloved birds. Take steps to protect your poultry:

1) Suit Up! -- Wear protective gear like boots and gloves.
2️) Wash Up! -- Clean hands and equipment.
3️) Divide Up! -- Keep your flock separated from other birds, pests, pets and animals.
4️) Brush Up! -- Learn the signs of avian influenza, get tools, checklists and more online.
https://t.co/TygiZ48T20