Bird flu is killing millions of chickens and turkeys across the US
An outbreak of avian influenza - or bird flu - is affecting chickens and turkeys across the United States, with outbreaks also detected in Asia, Europe and Africa.
Dr. Yuko Sato is an associate professor and poultry extension specialist. She provides service to commercial poultry producers and information to the community.
Dr. Sato received her DVM in 2012 from Purdue University. She joined Iowa State University in August 2015 after completing a poultry residency and serves as the university’s Poultry Extension Veterinarian and Diagnostic Pathologist. She is a diplomate of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians since 2015. Her extension programs focus on poultry infectious disease diagnosis, prevention, and investigation. Dr. Sato is very active in scientific organizations such as the American Association of Avian Pathologists and United States American Health Association, and is a highly sought out national speaker on poultry conferences. She also serves on numerous advisory boards locally, such as the state poultry associations, as well as nationally, including the United Egg Producers scientific advisory committee.