Migrating birds could bring lethal avian flu to Australia's vulnerable birds
In 2021, avian influenza evolved into a new form—a new and remarkably lethal variant first found in Europe.
In 2021, avian influenza evolved into a new form—a new and remarkably lethal variant first found in Europe.
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The UK government recently announced that as of April 18, poultry and captive birds can be kept outside again as the threat from bird flu eases. These mandatory housing measures were introduced across England and Wales in ...
Veterinary medicine
Apr 21, 2023
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At least seven deceased California condors from a northern Arizona population were infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza this spring, the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University has found.
Plants & Animals
Apr 20, 2023
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Three California condors have died from avian flu in northern Arizona and authorities are trying to determine what killed five others in the flock, the National Park Service announced Friday.
Veterinary medicine
Apr 8, 2023
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It's been long known that the air quality of Cache Valley is among the worst in the nation, but what exactly makes it so bad? The answer: ammonium nitrate.
Environment
Mar 7, 2023
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With tens of millions of poultry culled every year to contain avian influenza, scientists are rushing to find new ways to protect flocks from infection and avert a human pandemic. Researchers are learning important lessons ...
Veterinary medicine
Mar 6, 2023
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The unique genetics of the Australian black swan leaves the species vulnerable to viral illnesses such as avian flu, University of Queensland research has revealed.
Ecology
Jan 23, 2023
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Peruvian authorities have culled at least 37,000 birds on a chicken farm due to bird flu, officials said Thursday.
Veterinary medicine
Dec 2, 2022
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The highly contagious H5N1 avian flu virus has killed thousands of pelicans, blue-footed boobies and other seabirds in Peru, according to the National Forestry and Wildlife Service (SERFOR).
Ecology
Nov 30, 2022
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A black bear cub in southeast Alaska was euthanized after it became ill with avian influenza, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game said.
Veterinary medicine
Nov 19, 2022
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