Avian flu, Michigan and wild birds

Avian flu spread sees 1.8 million farmed birds culled
Almost 1.8 million farmed and captive birds have been culled in the past three months because of the spread of avian flu across the UK, the BBC has learned. There have been 33 outbreaks of the virus on farms so far,
DNR: More than 300 dead birds across 5 Michigan counties suspected of having avian flu
Dead wild birds recently sampled across several Lower Peninsula counties are suspected to be positive for bird flu.
Hundreds of dead wild birds found in Michigan as avian flu rips through flocks
More than 300 dead geese and other waterfowl have been discovered in five counties, and bird flu is likely to blame, officials say.
Central NY bird from backyard flock tests positive for avian flu
Wampsville, N.Y. — A bird in a backyard poultry flock in Madison County has tested positive for avian flu, officials said Wednesday. The flock of about 15 ducks and geese will be euthanized in order to prevent further spread, according to Samantha Field, a county spokesperson.
N.J. park to remain closed after avian flu is suspected in geese deaths
Two parks and a portion of another in a New Jersey borough are closed indefinitely after dozens of geese appeared dead around those sites over the past three weeks. The recreational areas in Allentown,
Avian flu case confirmed at Rouge National Urban Park
At least one confirmed case of bird flu has been detected in a Canadian goose at Rouge National Urban Park. As Megan King reports, Parks Canada is asking anyone who visits the area to help minimize the risk of spread — while the Toronto Zoo works on a contingency plan to protect its own animals.
Avian flu confirmed in wild birds in Southern Maine
Maine health officials are urging people to take precautions after multiple cases of avian flu were recently confirmed in Maine.
Multiple bird flu cases reported in southern Maine, officials say
The latest announcement from state officials comes more than two weeks after bird flu was found in a Canada goose that was admitted to the Center for Wildlife in Kennebunk.
Avian flu housing order to be introduced in NI
Andrew Muir says the measures announced by his department seek to further protect the national flock.
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Avian flu in America is a political problem and a health threat
The outbreak of avian flu, which began in turkeys in February 2022, has already led to the death of 150m birds, including 41m ...
Avian flu has been confirmed in three more Utah counties amid continued outbreak
A strain of avian influenza that has been spreading since April 2022 has now been found in three more Utah counties, bringing the total count up to 16, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife ...
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Effects of avian flu impacting the Midwest
Bird flu causes egg prices to soar 15% in January and prompts Michigan DNR to warn against handling dead birds.
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USDA confirms new avian influenza genotype in dairy cattle
Originally found mostly in wild birds and poultry, H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype D1.1, was discovered in dairy cattle last ...
Supplied but not liking the prices: Avian flu, egg shortage hits home
Diemend Farm in Wendell has to order new baby chicks – replacements for its current flock – 24 months ahead instead of just ...
Vultures test positive for avian flu
Disease experts indicate HPAI is circulating among wild birds in Texas as waterbirds and waterfowl visit their wintering ...
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Waterfowl hunters should take avian flu precautions, expert says
Missouri’s falconry hunting season opened February 11 for ducks, coots and mergansers, and light goose season began on ...
How “High Path Bird Flu” can enter your home and infect your cats
Low Path Avian Flu” is not to worry about, according to Whitesboro veterinarian Dr. Heilsberg, DVM, because it only affects ...