Geese found dead on UMass Amherst campus test positive for bird flu
AMHERST - Two Canada geese found dead on the UMass Amherst campus recently have tested positive for avian flu, the school said Tuesday. This comes after dozens of geese died of suspected bird flu in Plymouth,
Bird flu likely killed dozens of Canada geese, swans, other birds in Massachusetts
Bird flu likely killed dozens of Canada geese, swans, other birds in Massachusetts: ‘The public should strictly avoid handling any sick or dead birds or other animals’
‘Bird flu’ suspected to be impacting geese and other wildlife in Plymouth, officials say
State officials have said that they will begin lab tests of the removed birds from Billington Sea to determine their official cause of death.
Bird flu suspected after dozens of Massachusetts geese found dead
BOSTON – Health officials believe dozens of geese, swans, and other birds in Plymouth, Massachusetts died from Avian Influenza (H5N1), also known as bird flu. The recent outbreak at Billington Sea, a large inland lake in Plymouth, has killed about 60 birds so far.
Bird flu in MA.: Over 60 dead geese, swans in Plymouth pond. Health officials investigate.
Bird flu "very rarely" infects humans, but people are advised not to touch sick or dead birds. Cats are "highly susceptible" to infection and may die.
'Pile' of dead birds found on Taunton lake, state testing for bird flu. What to know
Environmental Police & MassWildlife are assisting Taunton Police and the Board of Health in the investigation of dead birds found on Lake Sabbatia.
Bird flu suspected in geese and swan deaths in Plymouth
There have been smaller suspected HPAI outbreaks at other undisclosed Massachusetts locations in recent weeks, which officials said affected less than 15 geese at each site.
State officials warn of suspected bird flu outbreak in Plymouth
State officials are warning the public about a suspected bird flu outbreak that’s infected over 60 Canada geese, swans and ducks.
Dead geese at UMass test positive for bird flu
Two Canada geese found dead on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus have tested positive for bird flu.
Bird flu suspected culprit after more than 60 birds die in Plymouth
Clusters of birds were found dead at Billington Sea pond in Plymouth, and officials suspect an outbreak of avian flu to be the cause. The post Bird flu suspected culprit after more than 60 birds die in Plymouth appeared first on Boston.
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Over 60 geese, swans, and ducks found dead at Plymouth pond
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Two dead geese found on UMass Amherst campus test positive for bird flu
Two Canada geese found dead on the campus of UMass Amherst have tested positive for bird flu, the school confirmed ...