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For example, when the avian flu epidemic hit a few years ago, Koetz said Purdue University Extension educators would issue updates on the epidemic with guidance, including keeping ducks and chickens separated.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026 Sahas Barve, director of avian ecology at Archbold, laughed.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026 From bluebirds to woodpeckers to hummingbirds, these avian beauties add music and movement to yards and gardens all throughout the South.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026 Why Regular Cleaning Is Important Bacterial diseases like conjunctivitis and avian pox can spread through saliva and bird droppings, warns Manning.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for avian