“It’s really difficult to control where wild birds fly, and where they land, but there are certain things we can do to control their lingering on a …
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Bird flu: ‘If left unchecked … this could very well become the next pandemic’ – The Irish Times
Concern has ratcheted up in the US because Type A H5N1 influenza has caused almost 1,600 outbreaks, forcing the cull of millions of birds. It has …
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Editorial: Big decision on bird flu – Riverhead News Review
Such was the case in January, when Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue abruptly closed due to an outbreak of bird flu. The farm, which has been in …
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Twin Cities restaurants, retailers, consumers brace for egg prices to keep rising
In recent weeks, it’s spread rapidly to commercial layer farms, turkey farms, backyard farms, wild birds, and even in some states to cats and dairy …
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Researchers make astonishing discovery after examining bird droppings found on lettuce crops
“We wanted to find out the true risk of wild birds to food safety,” said the study’s lead author, Austin Spence. “If it’s the size of a quarter …
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Are Staten Island turkeys being tested for bird flu? – SILive.com
While bird flu can spread quickly among wild birds and poultry, state officials claim the risk to humans remains low.
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This rare, intelligent species of crow is taking flight in Hawaii again
Facing extinction in the wild, Hawaiian crows were brought into captivity to save them. · The birds being released on Maui are a year old, making them …
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Are cats at risk of bird flu? What pet owners can do to protect their cats – WHYY
Veterinary expert Dr. Stephen Cole discusses the risks of bird flu in cats and how pet owners can prevent exposure.
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MSPCA column: Be mindful of wild birds when letting your dogs go on the beach
Most dog owners would not intentionally harm wild birds, but our winter visitors are being adversely affected by unintentional disturbance from …
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Flaco’s Environmental Legacy | Sierra Club
An owl’s death underscores the hazards faced by wild birds, especially in an urban setting. … For others still, he was a non-native who posed a threat …
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