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As mentioned earlier, increased bird movement promotes the spread of disease causing germs (1). Unfortunately bird movement is not the only way germs can spread. People(2) and equipment(3) can also carry germs to your birds.
Germs magnified x 100
(1)
People in a pet store
(2)
Hands and equipment touching a bird
(3)
Sample Question
People and equipment cannot carry disease causing germs to your birds.
a) True
b) False
What can we do to keep our birds safe?