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The wind may be partly to blame for bird flu spread between farms, a new study suggests

  • There have been 89 confirmed flocks with high path avian influenza in the last 30 days, according to Osterholm.
  • Migratory waterfowl, such as geese and ducks, are primarily affected by the flu, as reported by Osterholm.
  • Wind may help spread bird flu between farms, as noted by Osterholm.
  • Osterholm believes that egg prices will remain high until poultry facilities implement better protections against the virus.
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Why the wind may be partly to blame for the spread of bird flu: Study

Czech Republic researchers said the wind may be partly to blame for the spread of bird flu. The newly released study said that the virus may be spreading in part because of infected feces particles blowing in the wind. Scientists told CNN that many of the birds impacted by the virus are migratory species like geese and ducks, which often rest on farms, where they are likely to defecate. The wind can then pick up the infected particles, spreading…

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The wind may be partly to blame for bird flu spread between farms, a new study suggests

In February 2024, government veterinarians in the Czech Republic investigating a bird flu outbreak found themselves in the middle of a puzzling case.

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Bird-lover is troubled over the possible transmission of bird flu

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have two bird feeders off of my back deck. They hang from tall poles as a vain attempt to keep the squirrels from eating all of the birdseed! But to refill them, I must take them down and handle them, and I recently wondered if I might be exposing myself to […]

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Infectious Disease "Experts": Bird Feces In The Wind Could Spread Avian Influenza

Infectious disease “experts” in Minnesota are now claiming that “windblown” bird feces could spread the H5N1 avian influenza. Dr. Michael Osterholm hosts a podcast at the University of Minnesota called “Osterholm Update,” where he discusses the latest outbreaks and says that the wind picked up particles of the infected feces, spreading the bird flu virus. Osterholm is an establishment “doctor,” and a Director of the Center for Infectious Disease…

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Wind-blown avian feces may be route of transmission for bird flu, infectious disease expert warns

By Mackenzie Lofgren Click here for updates on this story     MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesotta (WCCO) — Flu expert says bird flu virus may be spread by infected feces blowing in the wind. Dr. Michael Osterholm is a medical detective and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, or CIDRAP, at the University of Minnesota. Osterholm has nearly 50 years of investigating infectious disease outbreaks and public health threats. Osterhol…

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Wind-blown avian feces may be route of transmission for bird flu, Minnesota's infectious disease expert warns

Flu expert says bird flu virus may be spread by infected feces blowing in the wind.

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