Is there a bird disease going around in Indiana?

Where are the bird flu outbreaks right now?

Birds in the Pacific Northwest and in southwestern Canada were hit hard earlier this winter, according to Dan Grear, a wildlife disease ecologist at the U.S. Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center. More recently, outbreaks have been reported in the Carolinas, Georgia, West Virginia, Alabama, Texas, and several areas of California.

What’s happening to the sick birds?

Thousands of sick and dying birds have been reported to federal and state agencies so far and research is ongoing. 2  “Transmission electron microscopy and additional diagnostic tests, including microbiology, virology, parasitology and toxicology, are ongoing,” according to the NWHC. 1  In the meantime, there is much speculation.

Is bird flu in Haldimand-Norfolk?

Bird flu has landed in Haldimand-Norfolk. The founder of Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge said three wild birds at her Haldimand County animal rescue tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, with more results pending. Two bald eagles and a red-tailed hawk had “definite symptoms” of avian flu, Chantal Theijn said.

How many birds have died from bird flu this year?

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) has led to over 23 million bird deaths in 24 states. The bird flu surge has also temporarily shut down the aviaries in many U.S. zoos and has sickened zoo birds.

Is avian flu now endemic to the UK?

Experts say highly pathogenic variants of avian flu now appear to be endemic in wild birds, creating a risk of infection all year. In the UK, farmers have been ordered to keep their birds indoors since last November and as of this week have been prevented from selling their eggs as free range.

Is bird flu on the rise in Canada?

Bird flu has been confirmed in at least five provinces since late last year, part of a worldwide resurgence of the virus. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, more than 260,000 birds have been killed by the virus or euthanized due to outbreaks on poultry farms.

What happens if a bird eats fungus on its poop?

Your bird may show dropping changes, because the ingested fungus irritates the bowel. This fungus may also produce a toxin which causes liver disease. You may notice a dark green dropping when this occurs. When the fungus is inhaled it produces a squeaky voice, sneezing, coughing or breathing difficulties.

What is the bird flu situation in the United States?

This webpage summarizes the current avian influenza (bird flu) situation in humans in the United States. Avian influenza Type A viruses (bird flu viruses) do not normally infect people, but rare cases of human infection have occurred with some bird flu viruses.

How many human cases of H5N1 bird flu have been reported?

No human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)* A virus infection, which includes H5N1 bird flu virus infection, have ever been detected or reported in the United States.

What should you do if you find a sick bird?

They urge people who find a sick bird to call their state wildlife agency, keep pets and children away and avoid handling sick or dead birds. If you must move the bird, Murphy suggests wearing disposable gloves.

How many birds are killed by avian flu each year?

The current avian flu outbreak is responsible for millions of bird deaths in 2022. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) has led to over 23 million bird deaths in 24 states.

Will Bird Flu kill millions of chickens at Easter?

With Easter just weeks away, the U.S. poultry industry is battling the contagious bird flu that has killed millions of chickens and turkeys this year. File Photo by stux/Pixabay April 4 (UPI) — With Easter just weeks away, the U.S. poultry industry is battling the contagious bird flu that has killed millions of chickens and turkeys this year.

How common is bird flu in Canada?

According to a press release, cases of bird flu were expected in the province. There have been HPAI cases among wild and farmed birds across Canada since December 2021. The virus is common among wild birds, especially in “aquatic species such as geese, ducks and seagulls.”

What is bird flu (HPAI)?

The Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks has discovered the first three cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, in Granby, Saint-Jean-sur-le-Richelieu and Saint-Isidore-de-Laprairie in Montérégie. The virus was found in a Canada goose and two snow geese in southwestern Quebec.

What is avian flu and how does it spread?

“Infected birds can shed avian influenza in their saliva, their nasal secretions, their feces, and it can also spread through contact with surfaces contaminated with the virus from infected birds like clothing, shoes, litter, feed and water.” In 2004, the W orld Health Organization (WHO) confirmed avian flu infections in Canada.

Where was the second bird flu outbreak in Norfolk?

A second outbreak of bird flu has been found on commercial premises in Norfolk. The H5N1 virus was discovered near King’s Lynn, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said. The virus is highly contagious and can destroy poultry flocks.

What do we know about H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza?

There are currently a number of confirmed cases of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza throughout the country. The introduction of the AIPZ is designed to reduce the risk of the spread of the disease. Last winter Norfolk Trading Standards supported Defra in responding to five avian influenza outbreaks in the county.

Where are the birds being slaughtered for avian flu?

Birds are set to be slaughtered at a large Norfolk poultry farm where an outbreak of avian flu has been confirmed. A 3km-wide control zone has been declared around the unit at Pentney, near King’s Lynn, by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

Is there avian flu in Pensthorpe Natural Park?

Since then, a case of avian influenza has unfortunately been confirmed at Pensthorpe Natural Park – this is most likely due to wild birds visiting the reserve who carry the disease.

Is there an avian flu outbreak in Norfolk?

Last winter Norfolk Trading Standards supported Defra in responding to five avian influenza outbreaks in the county. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said that avian influenza is primarily a disease of birds and the risk to the general public’s health is very low.

Where is North Yorkshire’s new avian flu zone?

From 8.30pm on 21 November 2021, a new avian influenza prevention zone was declared in parts of North Yorkshire in England, namely the districts of Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire.

Where is bird flu most common in Great Britain?

All areas in Great Britain remain at risk of bird flu in wild birds. However, in Great Britain we’ve defined a number of areas as ‘Higher Risk Areas’ ( HRAs ). These are generally areas near where wild birds (and in particular gulls and wild waterfowl) gather, such as lakes, marshes or estuaries.

What is the risk of getting bird flu in Canada?

For most Canadians, the risk of getting avian influenza (bird flu) is extremely low. However, it is important to know how to minimize your risks, especially if you are traveling to an area affected by avian flu. Avian influenza is a contagious viral infection that can affect all species of birds but can, less commonly, infect mammals.

What is the Canadian government doing about avian flu?

Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are working collaboratively in consultation with our international partners such as the World Health Organization and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, to monitor the safety of poultry products as it relates to avian flu.