WSDA, ODA Recalling Bird Food
The Departments of Agriculture in both Oregon and Washington are recalling wild birdseed containing invasive quarantined weed seeds.
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OSU: Human To Human Transmission Of H5N1 Unlikely
New research from Oregon State University shows wild birds continue to be the biggest carriers of avian influenza. Wastewater detections of bird flu are highest in or near communities with important wild bird habitats, according to the new OSU study, meaning detections of the virus in wastewater does not automatically signal human cases. Multnom...
South Dakota Company to Test H5N1 Vaccine
South Dakota-based animal health vaccine manufacturer Medgene says it has received approval from the Department of Agriculture to commence testing a vaccine for H5N1 in cattle.
"This is great news for us, for the CVB (USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics) and more importantly, the dairy industry,” says Medgene Chief Operating Officer Tom Halbur. “Our tech...
45 Sexy Pictures Of The Most Common Birds In Idaho
Go bird watching and watch for these 45 common birds in Idaho.
Oil-Soaked Birds, Tar Balls, Found Along WA, OR Coastlines
A number of birds, some of them dead, found covered in oil between Lincoln City OR and Long Beach WA
WSU: Automated Drones Could Scare Birds Away from Crops
Researchers at Washington State University are looking at whether or not automated drones can successfully keep birds away from fields and orchards. Associate Professor Dr. Manoj Karkee said farmers have been trying many different technologies to address this challenge. He said...
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed In Washington’s Yakima, Oregon’s Polk counties
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to spread across the Pacific Northwest. Last week, the Oregon Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of bird flu in a backyard flock of ducks and geese in Polk County. The flock's owner notified a private veterinarian after the sudden death of at least one bird; meanwhile, other birds in the flock were displaying clinical signs consistent with HPAI
Bird Flu Reported In Oregon Washington
The Highly Parthenogenic Avian Influenza has been reported in both Oregon and Washington. Officials with the Oregon Department of Agriculture confirmed the cases late last week that a Linn County backyard flock. Dr. Ryan Scholz, Oregon Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian, said the owner reported three geese that exhibited neurological and respiratory signs, and then suddenly died
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