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Health officials warn Maine bird owners about 'highly contagious' avian bird flu
The reminder came on Friday after the deadly virus was detected in a small, non-commercial group of backyard birds in Washington County, according to officials.
Author: Elle Ousfar (NEWS CENTER Maine)
Published: 3:05 PM EST November 26, 2022
Updated: 3:16 PM EST November 26, 2022
AUGUSTA, Maine — Animal health officials in Maine warn bird owners to protect their flock against the "highly pathogenic" avian flu virus (HPAI).
The reminder came on Friday after the deadly virus was detected in a group of backyard birds in Washington County, according to an email by Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) spokesperson Jim Britt.
Britt said backyard and commercial bird owners should keep their flock indoors to prevent the spread of the bird flu...
Health officials warn Maine bird owners about 'highly contagious' avian bird flu
The reminder came on Friday after the deadly virus was detected in a small, non-commercial group of backyard birds in Washington County, according to officials.
Author: Elle Ousfar (NEWS CENTER Maine)
Published: 3:05 PM EST November 26, 2022
Updated: 3:16 PM EST November 26, 2022
AUGUSTA, Maine — Animal health officials in Maine warn bird owners to protect their flock against the "highly pathogenic" avian flu virus (HPAI).
The reminder came on Friday after the deadly virus was detected in a group of backyard birds in Washington County, according to an email by Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) spokesperson Jim Britt.
Britt said backyard and commercial bird owners should keep their flock indoors to prevent the spread of the bird flu...