Ashley McLeod-Morin

0000-0002-8649-9783

What Backyard Flock Owners Need to Know about Bird Flu (Influenza H5N1)

Ashley McLeod-Morin, Benjamin D. Anderson, Glenn Morris, C. Sanders, Colleen Larson, Ricky Telg, yAnnabel Henson

Bird flu is caused by the H5N1 subtype of influenza A virus. Among migratory birds and poultry, this virus can be highly contagious and cause severe disease and death. Biosecurity and proper hygiene significantly reduce this risk. This publication aims to help owners of backyard flocks protect their birds and identify possible signs of influenza H5N1 infection. Written by A. McLeod-Morin, B. D. Anderson, G. Morris, C. Sanders, C. Larson, R. Telg, and A. Henson, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, September 2025.

What Consumers Need to Know about Bird Flu (Influenza H5N1)

Ashley McLeod-Morin, Benjamin D. Anderson, Glenn Morris, C. Sanders, Colleen Larson, Ricky Telg, yAnnabel Henson

Bird flu is caused by the H5N1 subtype of influenza A virus. This publication aims to help consumers better understand bird flu and ways bird flu may impact consumable products, such as eggs or milk. Written by A. McLeod-Morin, B. D. Anderson, G. Morris, C. Sanders, C. Larson, R. Telg, and A. Henson, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, September 2025.

Floridians’ Perceptions of Heat-Related Illnesses (HRI)

Ashley McLeod-Morin, Astrid Ericson, Karlibeth Leitheiser, Angela B. Lindsey, Lisa Lundy, Ricky Telg, yTracy Irani

This publication describes Florida residents’ perceptions of heat-related illnesses (HRI), their perceived knowledge about HRI, and trusted sources when seeking information about HRI. This resource was developed to help Extension faculty better understand how Florida residents think about rising temperatures and HRI so they can better support their clientele through education and communication. Written by Ashley McLeod-Morin, Astrid Ericson, Karlibeth Leitheiser, Angela B. Lindsey, Lisa Lundy, Ricky Telg, and Tracy Irani, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2026.

Document Design

Ricky Telg and Ashley McLeod-Morin

Principles of Document Design

Ricky Telg and Ashley McLeod-Morin

This publication on the principles of document design is the second of a five-part series on document design. This series also covers the document design process, elements of document design, graphic file formats, and brochure and newsletter design.

Elements of Document Design

Ricky Telg yAshley McLeod-Morin

This publication on the elements document design is the third of a five-part series on document design. This series also covers the document design process, principles of document design, graphic file formats, and brochure and newsletter design. Updates previous version: Telg, Ricky. 2012. “Elements of Document Design”. EDIS 2012 (7). https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/119920.

Graphic File Formats

Ricky Telg yAshley McLeod-Morin

This publication on graphic file formats is the fourth of a five-part series on document design. This series also covers the document design process, principles of document design, elements of document design, and brochure and newsletter design. Previous version: Telg, Ricky. 2012. “Graphic File Formats.” EDIS 2012 (7). https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/119921.

Brochures and Newsletters

Ricky Telg and Ashley McLeod-Morin

This publication on brochure and newsletter design is the fifth of a five-part series on document design. This series also covers the document design process, principles of document design, elements of document design, and graphic file formats.

Grammar and Punctuation

Ricky Telg and Ashley McLeod-Morin

This publication covering proper grammar and punctuation for news media writing is the third of a five-part series on news media writing. This series also covers an introduction to news media writing, news writing for print, news writing for television and radio, and interviews for news stories.

Public Perceptions of Mosquitoes and Mosquito Control

Shelli Rampold, Ricky Telg, Alena Poulin, Sandra M. Anderson, Angela B. Lindsey, Ashley McLeod-Morin, yPhilip S. Stokes

This publication provides a background of public opinion on various aspects of mosquito control covered in the Prevent & Protect campaign.

Understanding Public Perceptions of Mosquito-Related Information Sources and Adapting Research Findings to the Needs of Industry Professionals

Shelli Rampold, Ricky Telg, Alena Poulin, Sandra M. Anderson, Angela B. Lindsey, Ashley McLeod-Morin, yPhilip S. Stokes

This document describes the importance of understanding and adapting to public perceptions of information sources and how scientists can adapt their research findings based upon the needs of professionals in the field to create usable outreach materials.

Using Social Media to Communicate about Mosquito Control

Ashley McLeod-Morin, Ricky Telg, Philip S. Stokes, Alena Poulin, Shelli Rampold, Angela B. Lindsey, ySandra M. Anderson

The Prevent & Protect publication series focuses on creating different material formats to resonate with various audiences and on maximizing the efficacy of communicating with the public about mosquito-related risks and mosquito control topics. The UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center) created the Prevent & Protect project to educate local elected and appointed officials and targeted audiences about mosquito control in a simplified, understandable format to increase public understanding of scientific information on the topic. An overview of the Prevent & Protect project is available in the Ask IFAS publication Public Perceptions of Mosquitoes and Mosquito Control (https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/WC357). This document explains how to effectively use social media to communicate in an emergency situation, specifically related to mosquito control. This publication also provides details on integrating the Prevent & Protect emergenc

An Introduction to Utilizing Community Leaders to Expand Resiliency Efforts Following a Disaster

Lisa Lundy, Jacqueline Aenlle, Ricky Telg, Tracy Irani, Angela B. Lindsey, Ashley McLeod-Morin, Michaela Kandzer, yPhilip S. Stokes

In the southeastern United States, many agricultural, vulnerable, and rural communities (AVRCs) must cope with natural disasters regularly. These natural disasters not only harm communities, crops, and livelihoods, but also can negatively impact the mental health of affected individuals, including those living in AVRCs. The purposes of this article are to (1) provide tips on identifying specific individuals who could qualify as community leaders and (2) provide details on how partnering with community leaders can be beneficial for mental health communication and outreach.

Shifting Focus: Collecting Focus Group Data Online

Anissa M. Zagonel, Audrey E. H. King, Lauri M. Baker, Angela B. Lindsey, Sandra Anderson, Ricky W. Telg, and Ashley McLeod-Morin

This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication presents what focus groups are, the differences between in-person and online focus groups, potential platforms for hosting online focus groups, advantages and disadvantages to online focus groups, and best practices for conducting your own online focus groups. Researchers and practitioners alike can use this document to guide their process of conducting online focus groups. This article only discusses conducting online focus groups through online videoconferencing software.