Rhode Island DEM detects H5N1 avian flu in non-commercial farm flock
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced the presence of the presence of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza.
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Avian flu has been detected in Rhode Island. Here’s what you need to know
Last month, a flock of birds in southern Rhode Island was euthanized after they were found to be infected with H5N1 avian influenza. While the threat to public health is considered to be low, Dr.
Bird flu is sweeping across the country. Here's how RI is already dealing with it.
Farmers, animal rescues and zookeepers in Rhode Island are taking precautions to protect animals, their workers and the general public from bird flu.
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Bird flu found in southern RI farm flock
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental ... euthanized a flock of around 40 birds infected with the H5N1 strain of avian influenza. Over the last month, the ...
Vancouver backyard chickens practise social distancing from wild birds amid H5N1 risk
B.C's chief veterinarian, Dr. Theresa Burns, urged owners of small or backyard flocks to stay vigilant and implement ...
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Bird flu detected in Connecticut backyard flock
The current strain of bird flu has only been detected twice in Rhode Island: first in a backyard flock in October 2022 and then again in a fox kit in May 2023. H5N1 has been detected in 67 ...
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First case of highly pathogenic H5N9 avian flu detected in U.S.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N9 has been identified in U.S. poultry for the first time, after outbreak at a commercial ...