Bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows, though it does not normally infect humans.
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4 bird flu updates – Becker’s Hospital Review
… birds and 985 dairy cow herds. Household pets, including cats, dogs and pet birds, can become infected with bird flu if they eat or are exposed to …
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Denver Zoo works to keep animals safe amid bird flu concerns – YouTube
Experts say birds are under some of the highest risk right now for bird flu, but the Denver Zoo is keeping a close eye on all of their animals and …
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Jacksonville mayor announces ‘Lights Out Nights’ to protect migrating birds
The goal is for downtown businesses to turn off nonessential lights and incorporate bird-friendly windows to prevent birds crashing into …
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Egg prices drop but bird flu keeps market unstable – NBC News
Egg prices fell $1.20 in March, according to the USDA, but the market remains unpredictable. With no cure for avian flu, the government orders …
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How to Protect Pets and Backyard Chickens from Bird Flu | Scientific American
As bird flu outbreaks continue to affect animals, experts answer questions about keeping pets and their owners healthy.
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“If an eagle fell, I had to carry it back up without being torn apart” How one woman helped …
“Birds can’t speak,” she says, “and the only way we can save them – and all wildlife – is to speak for them”. Return to the Sky: The Surprising Story …
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What Minnesotans need to know about bird flu risks – Star Tribune
Wild birds spread the virus to poultry, while among dairy cattle the virus seems to often spread as the cows are milked, a study in the journal …
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Condor released into the wild from L.A. Zoo dies from lead poisoning – Los Angeles Times
At the time, Yurok tribe biologist Chris West said it “almost seems inevitable that we will lose a bird or birds to lead poisoning if nothing changes.
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‘All the birds returned’: How a Chinese project led the way in water and soil conservation
The Loess plateau was considered the most eroded place on Earth until China took action and reversed decades of damage from grazing and farming.
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