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Avian Influenza and Backyard Ducks: What You Need to Know in 2025

The words avian influenza might sound like something only commercial farms need to worry about, but for backyard duck keepers like us, it’s important to stay informed. As the virus continues to make headlines, including concerning developments in both poultry…

Few diseases worry waterfowl keepers more than Duck Virus Enteritis, also known as duck plague. Caused by Anatid alphaherpesvirus 1, this highly contagious viral disease can spread rapidly through domestic and wild waterfowl, often with severe and sometimes sudden outcomes.…

Avian Influenza and Backyard Ducks: What You Need to Know in 2025

Duck Virus Enteritis: How to Protect Your Flock from This Deadly Duck Disease