The agency says the virus affects both wild and domestic birds and can cause pink eye in humans, and birds at the infected farms must be culled. The …
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Low vaccination rate in backyard flocks linked to rise in Newcastle disease
However, the agency urges hobby poultry owners to consider vaccinating their birds against ND, and maintaining biosecurity measures. Trade, wild bird …
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4 Smartest Birds Prove That ‘Bird Brain’ Shouldn’t Be an Insult – Animals | HowStuffWorks
Despite a reputation for gluttony and poor hygiene, pigs are actually highly intelligent animals. Both domestic and wild species can adapt to various …
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Rare maccoa ducklings hatch at Chester zoo for first time | Birds | The Guardian
Four ducklings add to safety-net population of African species that is estimated to be down to 5000 in the wild.
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How to pick the right bird feeder and feed for your area | Popular Science
Regional Blends: Some bird seed bags, such as Wagner’s Eastern Regional Wild Bird Food are made with regional birds in mind, but they aren’t …
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Families urged to ‘take action’ in gardens if they see blackbirds | Express.co.uk
… birds – particularly blackbirds, who are exceptionally susceptible to infection. … The virus is now firmly entrenched in Britain’s wild bird …
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Ozaukee man gets glimpse of rare bird that makes its first Wisconsin appearance
… Wild Birds Unlimited. “It’s ridiculously exciting to birders,” he said. “Birders will likely come from many many states to see this bird.” Panetti …
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Drones drop mosquitoes over Maui to save honeycreepers – The Garden Island
Over time, they hope these native bird populations will then have a chance to recover. “Reducing invasive mosquito populations is absolutely critical …
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Chester Zoo welcomes new rare species for first time – Yahoo
Experts say only around 5,000 of the ducks remain in the wild, with the birds found in increasingly fragmented pockets across Central and East Africa.
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Defra confirm two more cases of bird flu in UK – Agriland.co.uk
… . The virus, which affects poultry and wild birds, spreads through contaminated feed and water, or through birds’ droppings and saliva.
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