Bird flu hits Montgomery County, with outbreak in backyard chickens
The highly contagious bird flu has hit Montgomery County, Maryland, where officials say a backyard flock of chickens tested ...
Case of bird flu confirmed in Schuylkill County
A dead Canada goose found in South Manheim Township has tested positive for avian influenza, the first confirmed case of the virus found in Schuylkill County, according to the Pennsylvania Game ...
American bald eagles are having a moment, ecologically and culturally
The eagles find themselves in an environmental updraft of sorts since the early 2000s, when the federal government took the thriving birds off its endangered species list with more states following ...
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Pa. moves to let non-citizens obtain poultry testing licenses as bird flu quarantine expands
Pennsylvania lawmakers are moving quickly to pass a bill that would make more technicians available to test poultry for highly contagious bird flu as officials increase vigilance over spread of the ...
Dead geese spark bird flu concerns in Greater Cincinnati
MIAMI TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - Reports of dead geese in southwest Ohio have raised concerns about the spread of bird flu in the area. Two dead geese were found in a field in Miami Township, and ...
Can Florida’s invasive ducks and geese spread bird flu? An expert answers
Florida’s warm climate makes it a haven for invasive Muscovy ducks and Egyptian geese, not to mention feral chickens. As bird ...
What to do if you encounter a bird or animal with suspected avian flu
Don’t be a hero if you spot birds or animals showing signs of avian flu (dead or distressed birds, multiple signs of sickness). Our instinct is to help, but trying to help a bird with avian flu likely ...
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What you should know about Massachusetts’ largest-ever outbreak of bird flu
Waterfowl birds and their predators are especially at risk of contracting H5N1. Massachusetts has not yet reported a human ...