Bird flu, Massachusetts

Dead birds in Taunton, at UMass Amherst further fuel bird flu concerns
Two dead Canada geese tested positive for bird flu at UMass Amherst. Meanwhile, officials in Taunton are looking into the mysterious discovery of several dead birds. The post Dead birds in Taunton, at UMass Amherst further fuel bird flu concerns appeared first on Boston.
Bird flu suspected after dozens of Massachusetts geese found dead
BOSTON – Health officials believe dozens of geese, swans, and other birds in Plymouth, Massachusetts died from Avian Influenza (H5N1), also known as bird flu. The recent outbreak at Billington Sea, a large inland lake in Plymouth, has killed about 60 birds so far.
Bird flu likely killed dozens of Canada geese, swans, other birds in Massachusetts
Bird flu likely killed dozens of Canada geese, swans, other birds in Massachusetts: ‘The public should strictly avoid handling any sick or dead birds or other animals’
Bird flu in MA.: Over 60 dead geese, swans in Plymouth pond. Health officials investigate.
Bird flu "very rarely" infects humans, but people are advised not to touch sick or dead birds. Cats are "highly susceptible" to infection and may die.
Massachusetts officials suspect bird flu killed dozens of birds in Plymouth
Massachusetts officials suspect more than 60 birds found dead in Plymouth died from bird flu, though official results may not come for days.
Dead geese at UMass had bird flu
The first two cases of bird flu on the University of Massachusetts campus were discovered over the weekend when two deceased Canadian geese tested positive for disease, the university announced.
Bird flu found in 2 dead geese at UMass Amherst
AMHERST, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Two dead geese found on the campus of UMass Amherst have tested positive for bird flu. The CDC has declared that the current outbreak is primarily an animal health issue and that there is a low risk to the public.
Dead geese found near Taunton lake being tested for bird flu
The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife is investigating after a number of dead Canada geese were spotted near Lake Sabbatia in Taunton earlier this week.
Around 10 birds are infected with avian flu at Amherstburg, Ont., wildlife rehab
The president of an Amherstberg wildlife rehabilitation centre that is dealing with cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza is asking the public to please be patient with the organization.
Multiple dead birds discovered, tested for bird flu in Taunton
Multiple birds were found dead in Taunton in what appears to be more cases of the bird flu.

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Dead birds in Plymouth: Why Massachusetts officials suspect bird flu? What to watch for?
Bird flu is the suspected culprit after more than 60 geese, swans and ducks were found sick or dead in a Plymouth pond called ...
Dozens of birds found dead of suspected bird flu outbreak in Plymouth, officials say
Highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as H5N1 bird flu, is the suspected cause of death for over 60 birds found on Billington Sea in Plymouth.
Bird flu found in Georgia commercial poultry plant, a first for nation's leading producer
Georgia is the nation's largest poultry producing state. Last week, bird flu was found for the first time in a commercial ...
Mass. town confirms positive case of bird flu in goose found at Billington Sea
A goose found dead at Billington Sea is being treated as a case of bird flu, the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, confirmed ...
Bird flu outbreak hits Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue; 99,000 birds being euthanized
Established in 1908, the Aquebogue site is the last commercial duck farm on Long Island, once world-renowned for its ducks.