1. Embryology Health Risks
Dr. Ken Koelkebeck
Extension Poultry Specialist
University of Illinois Extension

2. E. coli & Salmonella
All animals carry E. coli and some Salmonella in intestines
Small % of eggs (1 in 20,000) may contain Salmonella enteritidis (SE)
Fertile eggs used in project come from flocks that are routinely tested for any presence of SE

3. E. coli & Salmonella
Most Salmonella infection cases come from food-borne sources (improper food handling)
Bottom Line: Teach good hygiene (sanitation – wash hands) to reduce very small risk of Salmonella or E. coli infections

9. National Status 232 premises positive for HPAI 211 commercial
21 backyard
Commercial premises
MN-109; WI – 9; MO – 2; IA – 71; NE – 5
ND – 2; SD – 10; CA – 2; AR - 1

10. Cost of HPAI in Iowa
Iowa Farm Bureau – above 1.2 billion !!! to the economy of Iowa
Total includes losses associated with depletion of flocks and indirect effects on economy

11. Avian Influenza (AI) (Bird Flu)
Chicks are never born with AI. Virus will not transmit from hen to chick via egg
Fertile eggs used in classroom come from flocks which are closely monitored and routinely tested
AI (Bird Flu) (H5N1) found in Asia have never been found in North America

12. Avian Influenza (AI) (Bird Flu)
Strains of Bird Flu crossing over to humans in Asia are different form of AI
People who died were in direct contact with infected birds
They lived with birds and contracted disease by breathing in the virus

13. Avian Influenza (AI) (Bird Flu)
Web site information:
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Finally, teachers remember that the children should ALWAYS wash their hands before and after handling the eggs and chicks

14. Embryology Health Facts
Incubation and Embryology
4-H Youth Development