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 ...
These viruses usually do not cause disease in wild species but spread occasionally to domestic birds (ducks, chickens, turkeys). Such strains present a significant concern for poultry producers by ...
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 ...
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 ...
One of two exotic birds stolen from a Concord pet store last month has been found and reunited with its owner, and at least one suspect has been arrested, police announced Wednesday. The birds ...
Pitesky said the virus could be spreading in one of several ways, including by wild birds, workers, shared equipment or poor bio-security. Pitesky believes more work needs to focus on the front ...
All birds appreciate it if you can put out a supply of fresh drinking water by your bird table in a shallow container for drinking. In winter, this will freeze over quickly, so do try and change it ...
I tried three rotisserie chickens — one each from Costco, Whole Foods, and Safeway — to find out which bird tasted the best. I took samples from the leg, breast, and thigh for the most ...