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Three birds at Reid Park Zoo test positive for bird flu
By 13 News Staff
Published: Nov. 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT|Updated: 9 minutes ago
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Officials say three birds at Reid Park Zoo have tested positive for avian influenza, also known as bird flu.
The Zoo’s avian influenza safety protocols have been in place proactively for over a week while test results were pending.
“Our animal care and veterinary team was able to enact safety measures as soon as avian flu was suspected to keep the other birds in our care safe. We have prepared for this scenario,” said Dr. Alexis Roth, Reid Park Zoo’s chief veterinarian...
Three birds at Reid Park Zoo test positive for bird flu
By 13 News Staff
Published: Nov. 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT|Updated: 9 minutes ago
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Officials say three birds at Reid Park Zoo have tested positive for avian influenza, also known as bird flu.
The Zoo’s avian influenza safety protocols have been in place proactively for over a week while test results were pending.
“Our animal care and veterinary team was able to enact safety measures as soon as avian flu was suspected to keep the other birds in our care safe. We have prepared for this scenario,” said Dr. Alexis Roth, Reid Park Zoo’s chief veterinarian...