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Avian Influenza (HPAI vs LPAI) Infographic Poster & Science Guide

Avian Influenza—often called Bird Flu—is caused by Type A influenza viruses carried naturally by wild waterfowl. While low-pathogenic (LPAI) strains cause mild respiratory signs, high-pathogenic (HPAI) strains are lethal systemic killers that can destroy entire poultry operations within 48 hours.