Avian Pox is a contagious disease and can be spread ... It is recommended not lying down for photos close to colonies to minimize contamination of clothing, using footbaths and cleaning boots ...

It causes large growths on birds' beaks and eyes which can make them very sick. The virus is a form of avian pox - a skin disease which cannot be caught by humans. Scientists think the pox came ...

DNR wildlife biologist Todd Schneider said feeders are a common denominator during an outbreak of sicknesses like conjunctivitis, avian pox, and respiratory illnesses. “When avian influenza ...