A bird of prey among the latest victims of bird flu across the country.
Bald eagles have died of bird flu in 14 states, and eagles in two other states are suspected of contracting the highly contagious avian influenza (HPAI), according to the US Department of Agriculture. In all, 36 bald heads have died since February.
Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources reported Thursday that three bald dead in the state have been confirmed to have contracted bird flu. Other dead bald eagles are also tested.
Officials say a recent air raid on eagle coasts on the state’s coast left several nests, eagles dead or still do not leave the nest. According to Bob Sargent, program manager for the department’s wildlife conservation, nest success has declined by 30 percent this year.
April 8, Milwaukee, Wisconsin could not fly without a balcony. Along with the Wisconsin Human Society, wildlife conservationists collect and care for the bird in Milwaukee. The situation worsened, and the next day the deceased was released.
The eagle-eyed eagle, released on Friday, said it was “positive”.
As of Thursday, according to USDA data, there are cases where flu-like baldness has died and how many have died in each state.
More bird flu; They are looking for zoos because of the highly contagious avian flu that spreads to North America.
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- Florida: 9
- Georgia Dep3
- Kansas catch 2
- Main pick 2
- Minnesota clear 2
- Nebraska sharp 1
- North Carolina: 3
- North Dakota Plot 2
- Ohio distress 2
- Pennsylvania: 1
- South Carolina P3
- South Dakota Depot3
- Vermont: 3
- Wisconsin: 1
Tens of millions of domestic and wild birds have been killed or maimed, especially for domestic poultry. It has recently been found in 32 states in Utah and Idaho since Saturday.
Bird flu is thought to be a low risk to humans, but Americans are feeling the effects. The outbreak is expected to increase chicken prices and egg prices this year. Consumers can expect to pay 6% to 7% more for poultry and 2.5% to 3.5% eggs in the grocery store.
Contributed by: Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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