MassWildlife will be hosting a public hearing on Wednesday, April 17 to discuss changes for the 2024-2025 bird hunting seasons.
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Bird flu found in dairy herds in five states – Successful Farming
Wild birds were believed to be the sources of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus, just as they are regarded as spreading the virus …
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Bird flu is surging again in Massachusetts wildlife. What does that mean for humans?
State officials had called Runstadler, a virologist, to the North Shore to test the dead animals for bird flu, which has been devastating wild flocks …
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Bird Flu Has Spread to Dairy Cows in Three States – Sentient Media
On some farms, dead wild birds were found. By March 25, the ‘mystery’ was confirmed — highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as the bird …
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How are avian flu dairy cow cases impacting herds? – KOSU
… wild birds. “Spread of symptoms among the Michigan herd also indicates that HPAI transmission between cattle cannot be ruled out; USDA and …
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State troopers rescue injured owl on Route 1 North in Danvers – Western Mass News
The Trooper stood by …
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Backyard Bird of the Month for April: Brown-headed Cowbird – Maine Audubon
Brown-headed Cowbirds are well-known brood parasites, with females laying eggs in other birds‘ nests and leaving them to be cared for by the host …
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Rare bird species spotted in north China’s grassland – Xinhua
HOHHOT, April 1 (Xinhua) — The Dalmatian pelican, a freshwater bird species under China’s first-class protection, was spotted in Urad Grassland, …
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Dogs Wiping Out Tasmanian Little Penguin Populations, With Pet Owners Urged To …
For large colonies (500 birds) that were already decreasing, the average time to extinction was markedly increased with dog attacks. “If you get …
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Dairy cows test positive for bird flu, but officials say risk to public is low – NPR
Bird flu has been detected in cattle in several states. Its believed to be the first time the disease has infected dairy cows.
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