Avian influenza Pennsylvania

Philly's 1st bird flu case is a sick goose

Philly's first bird flu case is a sick goose, but threat to humans is low, officials say

Avian flu is a common illness among birds, but it can spread to humans and other mammals. The virus is shed through excretions, such as saliva and feces. Exposure to sick or dead animals is the primary way humans contract bird flu, according to the CDC.

WHYY · 34m

Philly reports first suspected case of bird flu in an ill snow goose found near Carroll Park

City health officials say the snow goose was found in West Philadelphia on Jan. 11. Preliminary state testing was positive for bird flu.

Philadelphia Tribune · 3h

Sick goose is 1st case of bird flu in Philly amid national outbreak

A sick snow goose found in West Philadelphia earlier this month has tested positive for the avian influenza A(H5), making it the first bird in the city to test positive

Bird flu outbreak causes egg shortages, price increases

TribLIVE.com · 12h

Bird flu outbreak causes egg shortages, price increases in Western Pa.

There’s been a shortage and price increase of eggs available at grocery stores nationwide, and Western Pennsylvania is not immune. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, is the culprit.

penncapital-star · 17h

Wildlife, agriculture officials increasing vigilance as bird flu outbreak continues

More snow geese suspected to be infected with highly contagious bird flu have been found dead in the Lehigh Valley, where Pennsylvania wildlife officials announced the likely presence of the virus among the migratory waterfowl at the beginning of January.

Deseret News on MSN · 1d

Eggs prices keep climbing, supplies dropping amid bird flu

Consumers can blame bird flu for the disruptions in the egg market, experts say. Close to 40 million egg-laying hens that are part of the commercial egg supply chain died as a res

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Pennsylvania Game Commission continues investigation into avian influenza

The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced an update on the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) resurgence in wild birds ...

Farmers' Advance3h

Gettysburg College pond closed over bird flu fears as dead geese continue to be found

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is conducting tests as Canada geese continue to be found dead near Gettysburg College in ...

New York Sun1d

Governor Shapiro Tackles the Bird Flu Threat, Which Could Wreak Havoc on America’s Farms

The Keystone State’s vigilance is, so far, keeping the avian flu from spreading to dairy farms.

8dOpinion

Pennsylvania Farm Leaders Applaud Aggressive Action Against Avian Flu

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) took the threat of avian flu head-on at a town hall at the 109th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, ...

LeBron Wire5d

As reports of dying snow geese increase, Pa. Game Commission 'depopulates' some birds

The Pa. Game Commission is monitoring a growing outbreak of avian influenza in eastern Pennsylvania. Here's what happened.

education.uiowa.edu5h

UI expert explains: What you need to know about bird flu

Mike Pentella, professor of epidemiology in the University of Iowa College of Public Health and director of the State Hygienic Laboratory at the UI, explains that bird flu is a disease caused by ...

Lancaster Farming3d

Develop a Biosecurity Plan for Your Dairy Farm

With the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza, it is important that dairy producers develop a biosecurity plan. Penn ...

Centre Daily Times on MSN3d

High egg prices impacting Centre County grocery stores, restaurants. When could it end?

Nationally, on average, egg prices have increased more than 50% since June, back when a dozen eggs cost $2.72.

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