Wyoming: Bird flu in wild birds 2022-2026

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Source: https://jacksonholeradio.com/2022/06...eak-continues/

Bird Flu outbreak continues
June 9, 2022
News from Jackson Hole Radio

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has been monitoring the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Wyoming’s wild birds since mid-March. Both wild and domestic birds have been infected across the state. While reports of wild birds dying from bird flu have been decreasing in some parts of the state, there are still some areas, such as near Pinedale, and in particular Soda Lake, that are still collecting and reporting a high number of dead birds...

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Source: https://cowboystatedaily.com/2022/09...-falcons-dead/

Bird Flu Now Killing Wyoming Raptors; Roughly 100 Eagles, Hawk, Falcons Dead
Published on September 12, 2022
By Mark Heinz, outdoors reporter

Though it’s long been a killer of wild waterfowl and domestic poultry, bird flu has started taking a toll on Wyoming’s raptors. It’s still uncertain how badly it will spread among birds of prey, a wildlife disease expert said.

“These viruses are always re-sorting and reorganizing,” Michael Pipas, a wildlife disease biologist with USDA Wildlife Services, told Cowboy State Daily. “In this case, instead of just killing waterfowl and poultry it (avian influenza) has started killing birds of prey.”

So far, up to 100 eagles, hawk and falcons are known to have died of the disease in Wyoming, he said. The infections are thought to have begun this spring.

“It’s not like birds of prey are falling off branches left and right,” but USDA and other agencies are trying to keep watch and hoping that the virus doesn’t take off in raptors the way it has in other bird species....

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Source: https://oilcity.news/community/outdo...summer-hiatus/

Avian flu cases pop up again in Wyoming after summer hiatus
By Brendan LaChance
10 hours ago

CASPER, Wyo. — Cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza are emerging again in Wyoming after a hiatus from any confirmed cases of the disease over the summer, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department said on Monday.

After an outbreak of avian flu was confirmed this spring, Game and Fish said a lull in new cases occurred over the summer, with the last case verified on June 9. However, a blue-winged teal and a great horned owl tested positive for avian flu earlier this September in the Laramie Region, Game and Fish said.

Prior to the recent detection, Game and Fish said that 25 samples since June 9 had all come back negative. ..

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Source: https://cowboystatedaily.com/2022/11...ntral-wyoming/

Bird Flu Suspected In Deaths Of 77 Ducks In Central Wyoming
Published on November 30, 2022
By Mark Heinz, Outdoors Reporter

After 78 wild birds died at the Ocean Lake Wildlife Management Area In Central Wyoming, game biologists are trying to determine if bird flu killed them.

Wyoming Game and Fish Department agents Tuesday found 77 dead mallard ducks and an “afflicted” Canada Goose at Ocean Lake southeast of Pavillion near the Wind River Reservation, the agency reports. The goose was euthanized...

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Source: https://www.sweetwaternow.com/two-ca...-for-bird-flu/

Two Canada Geese in Laramie County Test Positive for Bird Flu PRESS RELEASE December 30, 2022

CHEYENNE — Two Canada geese from Laramie County have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. The geese were recovered from Lion’s Park in Cheyenne, where several dead geese were reported. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has been monitoring for the virus’ presence in wild birds.

Residents should expect to encounter additional dead birds at Lion’s Park. Sick and injured wildlife can be reported by calling 307-777-4330 or the Cheyenne Game and Fish Office at 307-777-4600...

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Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: August 06, 2024
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Confirmed HPAI Detections
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method

Wyoming Albany 10/30/2023 08/01/2024 EA/AM H5N1 American wigeon Wild bird Live bird
Wyoming Albany 10/30/2023 08/01/2024 EA H5 Gadwall Wild bird Live bird
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock...ons/wild-birds

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Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method

Wyoming Sheridan 10/30/2023 08/09/2024 EA H5 Wild turkey Wild bird Morbidity/Mortality
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds

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Teton County
December 5, 2024

The Teton Raptor Center is reporting the first known case of the deadly avian influenza in Teton County this year.

A great horned owl admitted to the Raptor Center on Nov. 24 from Freedom, Wyoming, tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, otherwise known as “bird flu” or avian influenza.

The owl died within 24 hours after being brought into the center, said Amy McCarthy, the Raptor Center’s executive director.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department confirmed the positive case on Wednesday.
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This recent case at the Raptor Center is the first positive test in the state within the past 30 days. The last positive case was found in an unidentified owl in Converse County in September.
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She said the owl was initially taken to the clinic at the center, and once symptoms consistent with HPAI were observed, the bird was moved to quarantine. The nine other birds being cared for in the clinic have all been tested for HPAI; test results are pending.

continued: https://www.jhnewsandguide.com/news/...2b46bf8fa.html

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Wildlife Disease and Help
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department monitors and researches a variety of wildlife diseases. Improving our knowledge of diseases, including their prevalence throughout the state and their mechanisms of transmission, allows us to better understand how they may impact wildlife populations. This information is used by managers to better conserve Wyoming's wildlife.

Report a suspected wildlife disease incident

To report an incident of dead wild birds this is the form to fill out and they will call you back to let you know if it should be tested for HPAI. [nowhere on the incident form does it say not to touch the bird]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Surveillance

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/7d0c547b8fa54eaca73f7eb37d06315a

from the form: If you need immediate assistance, please call the lab at 307-745-5865 or contact your regional Game and Fish office.

https://wgfd.wyo.gov/wyoming-wildlife/wildlife-disease-and-health

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Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds

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previous post: https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum/...91#post1001791
Additional testing nets zero bird flu at Raptor Center
8 hrs ago

Nine birds being cared for at the Teton Raptor Center were cleared for bird flu this past week, said Amy McCarthy, the center’s executive director.

A great horned owl admitted to the Raptor Center on Nov. 24 from Freedom, Wyoming, tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, otherwise known as “bird flu” or avian influenza. That bird died and was cremated.

But the owl was first taken to the clinic where nine other admitted birds could have been exposed to HPAI. Those tests came back negative this past week.

There are another 12 “ambassador birds” in a separate area of the Raptor Center that were not exposed to the infected owl.

https://www.jhnewsandguide.com/news/environmental/local/additional-testing-nets-zero-bird-flu-at-raptor-center/article_b19a05f2-b94d-11ef-8f11-abb703e662c7.html

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Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: December 23, 2024
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method

Wyoming

Fremont

12/3/2024

12/18/2024

EA H5

Trumpeter swan

Wild bird

Morbidity/Mortality

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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds

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Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: January 28, 2025
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method

Wyoming	Goshen	1/15/2025	1/23/2025	EA H5	Mallard	Wild bird	Hunter harvest
Wyoming	Goshen	1/15/2025	1/23/2025	EA H5	Mallard	Wild bird	Hunter harvest
Wyoming	Sheridan	12/26/2024	1/16/2025	EA H5	Great horned owl	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality

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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock...ons/wild-birds

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Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: May 07, 2025
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method

Wyoming

Sheridan

12/14/2024

5/2/2025

EA H5N1

Canada goose

Wild bird

Morbidity/Mortality

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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds

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Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds


Last Modified: June 04, 2025
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification

Wyoming

Fremont

11/17/2024

6/2/2025

EA/AM H5N1

Great horned owl

Wild bird

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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds