Zoo officials say they believe Blue, a 21-year-old male seal, likely contracted the illness from a wild bird.
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Wild Birds
Can avian flu spread via the wind? Can’t be ruled out, experts say | CIDRAP
Swayne said farmers should bury infected birds in a closed pit to prevent scavenging and take care to not attract wild birds by spilling feed when …
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Bird flu raises concerns for poultry industry, public health – Elon News Network
As of Feb. 11, bird flu has been detected in 11,966 wild birds, according to the CDC, with over 159.3 million poultry birds impacted as of Feb. 14 …
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H5N1 updates and how to stay safe in your practice – American Animal Hospital Association
Clinical signs in sick wildlife are variable, but generally include neurologic and respiratory signs. Sick wild birds can have: •Eye swelling •Change …
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Cat in Clovis tests positive for Bird flu – ABC 7 Amarillo
… wild birds or poultry, and contact with infected livestock or farm environments. Symptoms in cats include loss of appetite, lethargy, and fever …
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Farmers say bird flu a ‘crisis’ as egg prices soar – BBC
… wild birds, the outbreak continues to worsen across the country. Bird flu “is on our minds from the moment we get up to the moment we sleep, if …
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Middlesex County Health Officials Issue Bird Flu Update – RLS Media
Wild birds, particularly waterfowl, can carry and spread these viruses but may not show signs of illness. H5N1 can also cause severe disease and death …
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A Seal At The Buttonwood Park Zoo Dies From Bird Flu | WBZ NewsRadio 1030 – iHeart
… wild birds. State wildlife officials are urging residents to report cases of dead birds to the agency. For more information on how to report …
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NJ residents urged to be careful following new bird flu case
Officials at the Burlington County Health Department announced the positive test is from a wild Canada goose that was found dead with other wild geese …
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First bird flu case detected in Burlington County: How to prevent spreading it to animals.
The infected goose, found dead with other wild geese earlier this month, was tested by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. It …
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