What if a wild bird infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is found on a National Wildlife Refuge?

Answer:

The response will be determined by the facts of the particular situation. Should it be necessary, refuge managers have the authority to close all or part of a refuge when public health and safety is at risk. As with any disease affecting wild birds, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and State Fish and Wildlife Agencies will closely monitor the situation with other partners such as the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Wildlife Health Center, the agricultural health community, and the public health community.

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Last Updated: 03/21/2007