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Poultry at Hickman's Family Farms in Maricopa County, Arizona, tested positive for avian flu, leading to quarantine measures. No eggs from infected birds have entered the food supply, and there are no human health concerns reported. The CDC considers the risk to the public low, with only those directly caring for birds at higher risk.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture is restricting the movement of dairy cattle into local farms due to an outbreak of Avian Flu in seven states, aiming to protect local cattle from the illness that can reduce milk production. The state is implementing additional testing and emphasizing the importance of biosecurity measures for farmers to prevent the spread of the disease, which is primarily carried by wild birds. While it is rare for humans to contract bird flu, the state is taking precautions to safeguard the multi-million-dollar dairy industry and ensure the safety of dairy products for consumers.
A bird flu outbreak in the Antarctic region has led to the deaths of hundreds of seals, blocking access to the grave of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton on South Georgia. The outbreak has affected a wide range of wildlife, including seals, skuas, terns, albatrosses, and penguins, with researchers warning of the potential for a significant ecological disaster if the H5N1 virus spreads to Antarctic penguin populations. While the impact on penguin populations may be limited for now, the situation is being closely monitored due to the potential for widespread devastation.
Around 250,000 birds have been euthanized in California after testing positive for avian flu at two farms in the Bay Area. Concerns over the spread of the virus prompted the decision, with two farms in Sonoma County reporting positive avian flu tests among their birds. The California Department of Food and Agriculture confirmed the cases. While the strain is considered low risk to human health, it is highly contagious and often fatal in birds. Poultry owners are urged to report any unusual illness or deaths to the CDFA Sick Bird Hotline.
A condor chick in Utah-Arizona flock is thriving with foster parents after its mother died in a bird flu outbreak. The Peregrine Fund noticed concerning behavior from the mother, who later perished, leaving behind an egg. The chick is offering hope for the future of the flock.
After a devastating bird flu outbreak that claimed the lives of 21 Utah-Arizona California condors earlier this year, there is renewed hope with recent vaccine trials. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has begun trials for a vaccine created by Zoetis to inoculate the condors. The vaccine, originally manufactured in 2001-02 for poultry in Southeast Asia, has been donated to zoos across the globe to vaccinate various avian species. Conservationists remain concerned, but no new cases have been reported, potentially due to rising temperatures.
After a devastating bird flu outbreak that claimed the lives of 21 members of the Utah-Arizona California condor flock, there is renewed hope with recent vaccine trials. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has begun trials for a vaccine created by Zoetis to inoculate the condors. The vaccine, which was originally manufactured for poultry in Southeast Asia, has been updated and proven safe in trials on vultures. The USDA has approved the emergency use of the vaccine, marking the first time any bird species in the U.S. has been vaccinated. The incident command is expected to implement captive condor vaccinations in July.