Bird flu detected in Rhode Island
Disease found in a mallard killed by hunter
Last Edited: Thursday, 11 Dec 2008, 5:18 PM EST
Created On: Thursday, 11 Dec 2008, 4:32 PM EST
Ashley Erling
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) - The Department of Environmental Management says a strain of avian influenza (bird flu) has been found in a mallard killed by a hunter in Johnston last month.
Officials say it is not the same strain of the disease that has infected people in Asia and Europe, and has no known risk to humans.
However, the DEM warns that the virus can be transmitted to other birds, and is asking hunters to help the agency monitor and control the spreading of the disease.
Any hunters who kill waterfowl in the area are asked to contact the DEM to make the birds available for sampling. To have birds tested, farmers should call 401-222-4700, ext. 4511. Hunters should call 401-789-0280.
Disease found in a mallard killed by hunter
Last Edited: Thursday, 11 Dec 2008, 5:18 PM EST
Created On: Thursday, 11 Dec 2008, 4:32 PM EST
Ashley Erling
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) - The Department of Environmental Management says a strain of avian influenza (bird flu) has been found in a mallard killed by a hunter in Johnston last month.
Officials say it is not the same strain of the disease that has infected people in Asia and Europe, and has no known risk to humans.
However, the DEM warns that the virus can be transmitted to other birds, and is asking hunters to help the agency monitor and control the spreading of the disease.
Any hunters who kill waterfowl in the area are asked to contact the DEM to make the birds available for sampling. To have birds tested, farmers should call 401-222-4700, ext. 4511. Hunters should call 401-789-0280.
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