Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 detected in New London County backyard flock
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, in a flock of chickens, ducks and peacocks on Jan. 15. These birds were family pets and had been in close contact with wild waterfowl from a nearby pond, according to the release.
CT officials: Highly pathogenic avian flu confirmed in backyard flock in state
A highly pathogenic avian flu has been confirmed in backyard flock in the state, according to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. The department said the (HPAI) H5N1, or bird flu, was confirmed in a backyard flock located in New London County on Wednesday,
Bird flu detected in Connecticut backyard flock
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture shared on Friday that avian flu was detected in a flock of birds in New London County.
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State experts say that human risk for bird flu remains low and that there have so far been no human cases in Connecticut.
Bird Flu Detected In New London County Family’s Flock Of Avian Pets
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as H5N1 or the bird flu, was confirmed in a backyard flock of pet birds in New London County on Friday, according to the state departments of Agriculture and Public Health,
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