and the initial supplies of its jab are already earmarked for use in Finland where there have been H5N1 outbreaks not only involving wild and domesticated birds, but also on fur farms. A total of ...
Learn what you can do to reduce the risk of wildfires and mitigate their impact. These viruses usually do not cause disease in wild species but spread occasionally to domestic birds (ducks, chickens, ...
A fish crow from Peace River Wildlife Center was transported to the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center in Tavernier ahead of the recent hurricanes. CONTRIBUTED The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center has taken ...
Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) have found that the gut microbiome affects the health of wild birds, which could impact their survival rates and ultimately population sizes.
c) Involves suspected poisoned birds, animals or baits contact the government Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS) on Freephone 0800 321600. If outside office hours/urgent contact the police ...
Feeding garden birds is an enjoyable pastime for many, but one drawback can be that spilled bird seed begins to grow and create a blanket of weeds below your feeder. To combat this, many companies now ...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plans to implement a tiered strategy this month to increase testing and monitoring for H5N1 avian influenza and its variants within the nation’s ...
Officials say they have not identified the source of the virus, but suggested a few possibilities, including discarded contaminated animal products and infected wild bird droppings. They are also ...
Bird flu is a seasonal disease among poultry, spread mostly through faeces of infected wild birds and transport of infected material. It typically appears in the autumn with migratory birds and ...