DEM reports bird flu detected in Washington County; 40 birds euthanized
Staff from DEM’s Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment’s Animal Health Unit humanely euthanized a flock of about 40 birds to minimize their suffering from the infection and prevent the spread ...
Wondering about bird flu in RI? We're answering important reader questions
Can your pet get bird flu? Is it safe if your neighbor has backyard chickens? We're answering reader questions about avian ...
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Rhode Island DEM detects H5N1 avian flu in non-commercial farm flock
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced the presence of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in a non-commercial farm flock in southern Washington County. DEM staff ...
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DEM reports bird flu detected in Washington County; 40 birds euthanized
PROVIDENCE − The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced on Friday that H5N1 strain of avian influenza has been detected in a noncommercial farm flock in southern ...
The Brown Daily Herald24d
Bird flu detected in Rhode Island
H5N1 avian influenza was detected in a flock of around 40 birds in Washington County, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced Friday. RIDEM’s Animal Health Unit has since ...
The Boston Globe28d
R.I. reports bird flu in noncommercial farm flock
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island officials on Friday afternoon confirmed the presence of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in a noncommercial farm flock in southern Washington County. The state ...
New Hampshire Public Radio1d
Bird flu drives up prices for Upper Valley farms
Some farms are having trouble purchasing laying hens. Restaurants are paying more for eggs, and egg donations are down at ...
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Bird flu found in southern RI farm flock
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental ... euthanized a flock of around 40 birds infected with the H5N1 strain of avian influenza. Over the last month, the ...