Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Midwest, Affecting Waterfowl Populations
Missouri is experiencing a suspected bird flu outbreak, killing numerous waterfowl and prompting the Missouri Department of Conservation to issue warnings to hunters. Similar reports have emerged from Kansas and Iowa. Concerns about human infections have risen, with the CDC advising farmworkers in contact with infected animals to undergo testing. The outbreak was initially detected during waterfowl surveys, and officials are awaiting test results to determine the extent of the virus spread. Hunters are advised to take precautions, such as avoiding contact with dead birds and properly disposing of waste, to prevent further spread.