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West Nile Virus and Chickens

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EP117 West Nile Virus and Chickens

by R. Scott Beyer

  • Published Date: Feb 2003
Mosquitos transmit the virus to birds. There is no evidence that direct transmission from birds to humans can occur. Can I still eat the eggs and meat? Yes, if your birds are generally healthy.
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