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Geese dying on Sligo beaches due to Avian flu
By Stephen Holland
arch 16 2022 01:00 PM
Dozens of barnacle geese have been found dead over the last number of weeks in the North Sligo area due to an outbreak of avian influenza.
The diseased geese, mostly in the Lissadell and Ballyconnell area, represent a public health hazard as there is danger of it spreading to other animals due to scavenging. Members of the public are warned not to handle any dead birds and pets should not be left unsupervised in those areas...
Geese dying on Sligo beaches due to Avian flu
By Stephen Holland
arch 16 2022 01:00 PM
Dozens of barnacle geese have been found dead over the last number of weeks in the North Sligo area due to an outbreak of avian influenza.
The diseased geese, mostly in the Lissadell and Ballyconnell area, represent a public health hazard as there is danger of it spreading to other animals due to scavenging. Members of the public are warned not to handle any dead birds and pets should not be left unsupervised in those areas...
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