Officials eye bird flu following snow geese deaths
The recent deaths of about 200 snow geese in the Lehigh Valley have raised concerns about the harm avian influenza could cause to wild and domestic birds throughout the region. As wildlife and
Bird flu update: Lehigh Valley snow geese, California emergency and Louisiana mutations
The CDC called findings about bird flu mutations in a human case “concerning” but says the risk to the general public from the outbreak “remains low.”
Deadly Bird Flu Suspected in Allentown as Hundreds of Geese Drop Dead
A startling avian influenza (AI) outbreak is suspected to be behind the sudden deaths of approximately 200 snow geese found in the Allentown area this past week.
Bird flu linked to deaths of 200 snow geese in Lehigh Valley, Pa. Game commission says
The Pennsylvania Game Commission believes bird flu caused the deaths of 200 snow geese in the Lehigh Valley recently.
Testing shows bird flu in Lehigh Valley snow geese, a species migrating by the thousands
The Pennsylvania Game Commission says Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is suspected to have killed about 200 snow geese in Lehigh and Northampton counties.
Bird flu suspected in deaths of 200 snow geese in Lehigh Valley
Preliminary testing found the presence of bird flu but the results need to be confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Avian flu suspected after 200 snow geese found dead in Pennsylvania
Around 200 snow geese were found dead in the greater Allentown area on Monday, and officials suspect Avian influenza as the cause. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the dead birds were found in two locations: Nazareth Township in Northampton County and Upper Macungie Township in Lehigh County.
Avian flu suspected in deaths of 200 snow geese
The Pennsylvania Game Commission said avian influenza is suspected to have caused the deaths of about 200 snow geese in the greater Allentown area. Dead birds were recovered Monday from two sites – one in Lower Nazareth Township in Northampton County and another in Upper Macungie Township in Lehigh County.
Delaware officials investigate possible bird flu outbreak after dozens of snow geese test positive
Officials say 40 to 50 snow geese, including some at a southern Delaware wildfire refuge, have tested positive for avian influenza.
Bird flu suspected in deaths of 200 snow geese in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley
Preliminary testing found the presence of bird flu but the results need to be confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Pennsylvania Game Commission: 200 birds dead from suspected avian flu, others sick
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With bird flu in Delaware, is it safe to fill bird feeders? What to know
The general public, however, can continue using bird feeders, Hofmann said. Delaware bird feeders typically attract cardinals ...
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PA Game Commission: Influenza suspected in snow goose mortalities
Avian influenza (AI) is suspected to have caused the deaths of about 200 snow geese found this week in the greater Allentown ...