Avian influenza is a highly contagious respiratory virus affecting poultry, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, as well as some wild bird species.
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Avian flu outbreak suspected as the cause of death for birds found in Plymouth – Boston.com
Officials have been responding to the outbreaks by collecting and testing dead birds before safely disposing of them. Avian flu can affect both wild …
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Should I take my bird feeder down during the avian flu outbreak? – Homes & Gardens
Bird feeders are an easy way to support and attract wildlife to your garden, offering seeds, nuts and fruit to songbirds throughout the year.
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Dead geese at UMass test positive for bird flu | WWLP
Two Canada geese found dead on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus have tested positive for bird flu.
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Shropshire: Bird flu case confirmed as protection zone set up – BBC News
The UK Health Security Agency says avian influenza is primarily a disease of birds and the risk to the general public’s health is very low. Birds …
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Bird Flu Risks, Myths, and Prevention Strategies: A Conversation With the NFID’s Dr Robert Hopkins
… bird flu. Despite its rarity in humans, the virus’s alarming mortality rate—nearly 50%—raises critical questions about its severity. Why is bird …
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O, the Limpkin: Once endangered native Florida bird howls through the Naples dawn
Known as Florida’s loudest bird, several Limpkins haunt the shores of King’s Lake each year, searching for a mate. Once considered endangered, …
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How to keep your pets safe from bird flu – WKU Public Radio
A few cats have died from bird flu, and there have been a handful of recalls of raw pet food. Here’s what pet owners should know about the risks, …
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How to keep your pets safe from bird flu – NPR
A few cats have died from bird flu, and there have been a handful of recalls of raw pet food. Here’s what pet owners should know about the risks, …
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France can resume poultry exports to US, Canada after bird flu ban lifted – RFI
Bird flu has decimated flocks in France and the US in recent years, and has been spreading through Europe this winter. France has been trying to limit …
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