Safety Precautions for Handling Bird Strike Remains

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Date of this Version

October 2005

Comments

This information was obtained from the USGS Wildlife Health Center (Wildlife Health Bulletin #05-03). Permission to use. For more details see http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/research/WHB/WHB_05_03.html.

Abstract

These guidelines are provided for those who routinely collect bird remains from runways or aircraft components for bird strike identification. They are advisory in nature to provide guidance for field biologists and others concerned about highly pathogenic avian influenza. Currently, Avian Influenza (H5N1) has NOT been reported in the United States and we are operating under the following guidelines. These guidelines may be updated periodically.