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NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

The NCSL Video Resource Center is a collection of recorded webinars accessible for on-demand learning.

Navigating Bird Flu: Response and Risks

Oct. 10, 2024

The spread of the H5N1 bird flu from avian populations to mammals, notably cattle and now humans, has dominated headlines in recent months. Addressing the spread of animal diseases is once again at the forefront of policy discussions. Join NCSL for a status update and to learn about how states and the federal government are responding to the ongoing outbreak, including protocols to protect livestock, ranching operations, agriculture laborers and others. 

Speakers

  • Dr. Steven Grube, Chief Medical Officer, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, FDA 
  • Dr. Jay Butler, Senior Advisor for Infectious Diseases, Office of Readiness and Response, CDC 
  • Dr. Maggie Baldwin, Colorado Department of Agriculture 
  • Dr. Jeff Kaisand, Iowa Department of Agriculture