The Centers for Disease Control confirmed a Colorado inmate tested positive for avian influenza virus, commonly known as the bird flu.

To combat the HPAI outbreak, the USDA is leading responses in each of the affected states and working with animal health officials.

During this time of heightened concern over the threat of avian influenza, vigilance is warranted for backyard poultry keepers and commercial grower.

Our thoughts have been with the poultry industry these past few weeks as farms in Alabama, Tennessee, and Wisconsin have reported cases of avian influenza.