Avian Influenza and Aviculture

Due to increasing demand for information on the Bird flu or Avian Influenza from fellow aviculturists, I have listed some important information as well as some links. These are the links I would trust as far as Avian Influenza. There is much speculation on the internet and many breeders and aviculturists are getting information that is conflicting. The threat, it seems with Avian Influenza is, at this moment, with smuggled or imported birds.
From the International Parrotlet Society:

Bird Flu - Avian Influenza

Due to the Wild Bird Conservation Act which was passed in 1992, the United States DOES NOT IMPORT exotic or pet-type birds except under very limited conditions. ANY birds that are imported are held in USDA quarantine facilities and are tested for both Avian Influenza and Exotic Newcastle Disease prior to their release. Furthermore, there have been NO confirmed cases of any H5N1 ("bird flu") Avian Influenza in the United States. USDA has been monitoring and responding to this situation since its development in 1997. It is strongly advised that interested parties, including aviculturists, keep themselves informed by monitoring the USDA Animal & Plant Inspection Service's web-site for the most current and accurate situation:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/issues/avian_influenza/index.html
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/ - All inclusive information on a variety of special topics for Avian Influenza
AFA Statement Regarding Avian Influenza - Regarding Aviculture and Avian Influenza