Also covering the latest bird flu news of H5N9 on a California duck farm, as well as a raw pet food recall and the dangers of H5N1 for dogs and cats.
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Bird News
DNR: Bird flu suspected in death of geese at Williamston pond – Lansing State Journal
The H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, has been detected in both wild birds and domestic poultry flocks in Michigan.
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Good Question: Are people at risk of bird flu from a backyard feeder? – WHEC.com
Tom asked: “I have wild bird feeders I maintain. I am curious if I’m in danger of bird flu.” According to the Centers for Disease Control, the risk of …
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Wildlife Spotlight: Exploring North Dakota’s Bird-Filled Wetlands – Forbes
North Dakota’s Audubon National Wildlife Refuge is rife with all sorts of native passerines, waders and waterfowl.
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How Birds Survive Winter Cold: Adaptations and Behavioral Strategies – The New York Times
Their feathers, roosting behaviors and adaptability help birds survive the cold, “nature’s proving ground.”
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Avian Flu Spreads, But Dead Birds On Shoreline Are A Mystery – Cape Cod Chronicle
… birds. “While it’s unlikely that you would get sick with bird flu through direct contact with your infected pet, it is possible,” the guidance reads.
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Bird strikes are a serious challenge for aviation – Reuters
Bird strike, seen as a possible cause of Jeju Air crash at South Korea’s Muan airport, are common in aviation. Yet, serious incidents are rare but …
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Scientists warn bird flu in cattle could become more widespread – EHN
“We are clearly now getting novel viruses forming in the wild bird reservoir. … Surveillance in wildlife and livestock populations has revealed …
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Is bird flu the next global pandemic? UW-Madison researchers weigh in – Wisconsin State Farmer
Since avian influenza, also known as bird flu, was first confirmed in the U.S. in wild, migratory bids 10 years ago, the disease shows no sign of …
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Bird flu has made eggs more expensive — does it also make them unsafe to eat?
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