S1E16 Avian Influenza Outbreaks with Dr. Brian Stevens

Although infectious diseases are always making headlines, avian influenza is one virus that seems to be consistently in the news, especially lately. This week, Dr. Omar Khan sat down with Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative veterinarian and board-certified veterinary pathologist Dr. Brian Stevens, to find out the inside scoop on this tenacious virus. In this episode we discuss the basic etiology, transmission, and diagnostics of the current avian influenza strains, as well as how the current outbreak in wild bird populations has the potential to affect livestock, companion animals, and even people. This is an episode you won't want to miss!