Dickerson Park Zoo says wild, migratory Canada goose tests positive for bird flu

Dickerson Park Zoo says wild, migratory Canada goose tests positive for bird flu

A wild and migratory Canada goose at the Dickerson Park Zoo recently tested positive for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu.

Algoma Public Health continues to ‘watch’ bird flu

Avian flu risk remains low – but preparation to deal with an outbreak is high, Algoma Public Health says.

Bird flu finds its way into Western wildlife

The deaths of two Washington cougars suggest the virus is more widespread than thought. The post Bird flu finds its way into Western wildlife appeared first on High Country News.

Colorado relatively prepared for bird flu and other disasters, report says

Colorado is relatively prepared for the avian flu or other public health emergencies, according to an annual report card from the Trust for America’s Health. Colorado, along with 20 other states and the District of Columbia, scored in the highest of three preparedness tiers. Eastern states generally appeared better prepared — the only others west of the Mississippi River that scored in the top tier were Missouri, Idaho and Washington. The report…

Town of Colonie to expand goose control efforts using dogs

Dogged work to stave off pesty geese COLONIE — The Town of Colonie is expanding its contract with Wild Goose Chase NE, a family-run operation based in Columbia County, to control geese on town properties. Their employees? A team of specially trained Border collies. Traditionally a herding breed, the dogs chase—but do not harm—geese, even following them into water. After repeated visits from the Wild Goose Chase NE team, geese learn there’s a new…