Bird Flu Hits Flock of Turkeys in California

A flock of turkeys in California has tested positive for the bird flu, state officials reported on Friday.

The Department of Food and Agriculture said that the outbreak — the first in the state in four years — had been found in a commercial flock of 13,000 turkeys in Stanislaus County, near Yosemite National Park.

Officials said they were working with the producers of the birds to euthanize them and were working to contain the spread of the virus.

The department also said it was increasing surveillance for bird flu at other poultry farms in California. The state's last major outbreak was in 2014, when the disease was found in backyard flocks in Stanislaus and Riverside counties. That outbreak led to the culling of more than 7.5 million birds.

The H7N9 virus, which causes bird flu, is highly contagious among birds but does not usually infect people. However, sporadic human cases have been reported since 2013, including six deaths.

Mass Die-Off of Flock of Ducks Investigated in Minnesota

Investigators are trying to piece together what led to the death of a large flock of ducks in Minnesota.

The ducks were found dead last week on a farm in Freeborn County, according to officials from the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

It's not clear yet how many ducks died, but authorities say it was likely "in the thousands."

An autopsy is being conducted on some of the birds, while other ducks have been sent to a lab for analysis.

Initial tests suggest that avian influenza might be responsible for the die-off, but officials say they won't know for sure until all the results are in.

Avian influenza — more commonly known as bird flu — is a virus that can kill poultry, including ducks, chickens and turkeys. It can also infect humans, although that is rare.

The most recent outbreak of avian influenza in the United States was in 2016, when nearly 50 million chickens and turkeys were killed by the virus.

New Hampshire Farmer Loses Entire Flock of Chickens to Avian Flu

A farmer in New Hampshire has lost an entire flock of chickens to avian flu. The outbreak has been traced back to a neighboring farm that had been using an unapproved vaccine.

Avian flu is a serious disease that can cause high mortality rates in poultry. The virus can also be transmitted to humans, causing serious illness. In order to prevent the spread of avian flu, it is important to practice good biosecurity measures.

This particular outbreak appears to have been caused by a lapse in biosecurity. The neighboring farm had been using an unapproved vaccine, which may have led to the spread of the virus.

Fortunately, no humans have been affected by this outbreak. However, it serves as a reminder of the importance of biosecurity measures.

Large Flock of Geese Spotted in Vermont

This morning, a large flock of geese was spotted in Vermont. The geese were reportedly seen near the airport, and many people took to social media to share photos and videos of the unusual sight.

According to experts, the geese are likely migrating south for the winter. It's not uncommon to see large flocks of geese in Vermont this time of year, but it's still a pretty amazing sight!

Rhode Island Farm Reports Loss of 60% of its Flock to Mysterious Disease

The Rhodes Island farm has reported a loss of about 60% of its flock to a mysterious disease. The farm, which is located in the town of Scituate, has about 200 chickens. This leaves the farm with only about 60 birds remaining.

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is currently investigating the cause of the disease. DEM believes that it may be caused by a virus, but they have not been able to determine the specific virus.

This is not the first time that this farm has suffered from a mysterious disease. In 2016, the farm lost about 60% of its flock to a similar disease. At that time, DEM determined that the cause was probably a virus, but they were not able to identify the specific virus.

The Rhodes Island farm is not the only farm in Rhode Island that has suffered from this type of disease. In fact, there have been several farms in Rhode Island that have had problems with this type of disease.

One possible explanation for this problem is exotic Newcastle disease (END). END is a highly contagious viral disease that affects poultry and other birds. It can cause severe losses in infected flocks and it is considered to be a serious threat to public health.

Rhode Island has been on high alert for END since 2013 when it was first detected in California. In 2016, Rhode Island experienced its first outbreak of END when it was found at a small backyard flock in Exeter. Since then, there have been additional outbreaks in Rhode Island.

In response to these outbreaks, DEM has developed a comprehensive program to protect Rhode Island's poultry from END. This program includes surveillance, testing and control measures designed to prevent the spread of this virus.

Despite these efforts, DEM admits that it is difficult to prevent all cases of END from occurring. This is because this virus can be carried by wild birds and it can also be spread through contact with contaminated equipment or materials.

The Rhodes Island farm has reported a loss of about 60% of its flock to a mysterious disease