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Wild Birds
Update on avian influenza in wild birds – NationTalk
… wild birds. Wild birds, especially waterfowl, are natural carriers of influenza viruses. They are not always affected by the disease, […]
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H5N1 avian influenza detected in Virginia broiler flock – AGDAILY
… wild birds, practice good hygiene after any interaction, and follow biosecurity guidelines. Hunters are encouraged to dress game birds in the …
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Federal agencies partner to add land to Cape May National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey
Located throughout the Southern tip of New Jersey and along the Atlantic flyway, the refuge is renowned for its spectacular migratory bird populations …
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Bird flu found in backyard flock in New London County – NBC Connecticut
A backyard flock in New London County has contracted bird flu after contact with wild waterfowl in a nearby pond, according to the state …
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H5N1 Bird Flu: Understanding the Risk – Barnstable County
The wild bird H5N1 genotype was found in both the Louisiana patient who died after exposure to a sick backyard poultry flock, and a Canadian teen who …
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Backyard chickens in Vancouver being isolated from wild birds amid H5N1 avian influenza risk
A City of Vancouver spokesperson said bird flu represents a ‘real and present risk’ to backyard chickens, although no infections have yet been …
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Bird flu strain detected in wild birds in Ottawa County – MSN
The Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge says the current H5N1 strain was detected in the latter half of 2024 and is asking visitors to report dead or …
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Positive bird flu case in Accomack County | WRIC ABC 8News
Keep your flock away from wild or migratory birds, especially waterfowl; Isolate any ill animals and contact your veterinarian; For more information …
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Kent County Health Department: Do this to stop the spread of bird flu – FOX 17
Cook poultry thoroughly. Do not consume unpasteurized products. Keep pets away from wild birds. Avoid contact with wild birds. “We know that we are …
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