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Thai tiger deaths linked to canine distemper, not bird flu
world3 days ago

Thai tiger deaths linked to canine distemper, not bird flu

Thai authorities say 72 tigers died at two Chiang Mai area tiger parks from canine distemper virus, not bird flu. Autopsies detected CDV and bacterial infections but no avian influenza, and there have been no reported animal-to-human infections; health officials will monitor exposed people and contact tracing if needed as the Tiger Kingdom parks remain closed and investigations continue.

Docklands Swan Die-Off Spurs Bird Flu Alarm in London
health3 days ago

Docklands Swan Die-Off Spurs Bird Flu Alarm in London

More than 30 swans have been found dead in London’s Docklands over the past week, with officials probing a suspected outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza; the APHA warns the public not to touch dead or visibly sick birds and to wash hands, while the Canal and River Trust conducts tests and Defra/APHA monitor the situation. Public reporting of dead wild birds is encouraged, and volunteers say the losses are emotionally difficult as researchers seek more data.

H5N1 bird flu detected in gentoo penguins on Australia’s Heard Island
environment9 days ago

H5N1 bird flu detected in gentoo penguins on Australia’s Heard Island

The gentoo penguin on Heard Island is the first bird on an Australian territory to test positive for H5N1 bird flu, after earlier detections in southern elephant seals; while Australia says it remains free of H5N1 and ongoing detections do not greatly raise immediate risk, experts warn the virus poses a serious threat to wildlife and stress the need for heightened surveillance and preparedness as H5N1 continues to spread across sub-Antarctic islands.

NJ Probes Bird Flu Outbreak as Geese Die Across Gloucester County Parks
health9 days ago

NJ Probes Bird Flu Outbreak as Geese Die Across Gloucester County Parks

New Jersey officials are investigating a suspected bird flu outbreak after large numbers of dead or dying geese were found in Gloucester County parks, including Pitman’s Betty Park and Alcyon Park (both closed). Authorities estimate 50–75 suspected cases at that Pitman location, with Sicklerville also under review; officials say the avian flu poses little risk to humans and will provide more details on Wednesday.

Antarctic Skua Die-Off Tied to Global Bird Flu Spread
science13 days ago

Antarctic Skua Die-Off Tied to Global Bird Flu Spread

A UC Davis–led study with Erasmus MC confirms that more than 50 Antarctic skuas died during the 2023–24 summers from H5N1 avian influenza, the first documented mass wildlife death linked to the virus in Antarctica. The findings, published in Scientific Reports, underscore the virus’s global reach, raise concerns for penguins and other wildlife, and call for enhanced global surveillance and preventive actions to monitor and curb further spread.

Washington Grant County Cat Dies From Bird Flu, Prompting Pet-Safety Warnings
health1 month ago

Washington Grant County Cat Dies From Bird Flu, Prompting Pet-Safety Warnings

A Grant County outdoor pet cat tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) after exposure to a wild bird and has died. WSDA warns migratory birds can concentrate and spread the virus to pets and poultry, urging owners to keep pets indoors or in covered areas, practice good hygiene, and avoid feeding pets raw or uncooked meat. No human infections have been reported in this case. Since 2022, 149 domestic cats in the U.S. have tested positive for bird flu, with Washington cases sometimes linked to raw pet food.

Living in Fast Food Nation: A Digestive Challenge
health-and-environment1 month ago

Living in Fast Food Nation: A Digestive Challenge

The article reveals how the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) among US dairy cattle and poultry, facilitated by industrial farming practices and lack of government oversight, poses significant health risks to animals and humans, highlighting the broader dangers of the consolidated, profit-driven food industry and advocating for systemic reforms.