Avian Influenza 2022

[Teckechick]

Interview with Kristin Sinclair DVM, DABVP from the Kensington Bird and Animal Hospital...

Thanks for sharing, Steve!! This was very informative!

 

[rocky'smom]

Found this morning on news feed:

Avian influenza now in 17 MN counties totaling 1.8 million birds - Bring Me The News

The flu has been confirmed in 17 Minnesota counties.

bringmethenews.com

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Response

All the latest HPAI dashboards, case locations, response details and everything you need to know about HPAI in Minnesota.

www.bah.state.mn.us

 

[webchirp]

Dr.O said it’s going to be bad this year and that I should cover the aviary entirely. Oiy…crap if I plexiglass the front so it still feels open…ideas so no birds crash outside? I’ll put a solid roof on top and something on the sides as well so at least it can be an extra room for them to use.

 

[flyzipper]

plexiglass the front so it still feels open…ideas so no birds crash outside?

Something like this...

Small-scale solutions - Safe Wings

Bird collisions are not just a problem at large buildings. Did you know residences are responsible for 44% of collisions! Many of these incidences go unnoticed because homeowners are away, in another room, or otherwise not aware when collisions occur. Dead or stunned birds are quickly picked off...

safewings.ca

 

[NightOwls]

DEC: Owls found dead in Peconic tested positive for avian influenza - The Suffolk Times Archives

An adult great horned owl and two owlets found dead in Peconic earlier this month have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation...

suffolktimes.timesreview.com

 

[Toy]

Possible Avaian Flu in a Purple Martin colony in FL. The landlord has several dead birds, more sick, on the ground. I do not know if he has poultry as well. His info he posted was limited so far. I will post more as I get it.

 

[flyzipper]

CDC Bird Flu Current Situation Summary...

Avian Influenza Current Situation Summary

Learn more about the latest avian influenza situation in the United States and globally.

www.cdc.gov

USDA 2022 Confirmations of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Commercial and Backyard Flocks (tracks dates and locations in the US)...

USDA APHIS | 2022-2024 Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

www.aphis.usda.gov

 

[Sticky Feets]

Chlorhexidine doesn’t seem to have any virucidal properties that I could find. It seems like a good disinfectant, though. It’s used to treat gingivitis, which surprised me.

You're right I didn't even realize that. I definitely use it as a general disinfectant around the house. For virucidal, hospitals use Cavi-wipes, Sani-wipes, what we tend to call purple wipes. It kills pretty much any virus, TB, even COVID. There's not much odor, you do need to use gloves for it. Not for skin contact... Though I sometimes just use my hands for a quick wipe and then wash my hands afterwards. I use these wipes religiously to disinfectant my workstation, stethoscope, phones, pens, etc... Haven't gotten sick at all during this pandemic so hopefully I'm doing something right. COVID has made me sorta a germaphobe lol...not just COVID but all the other typical viruses that started showing up again when ppl stopped wearing masks. We're now seeing influenza A at the hospital where I work. I personally haven't seen the flu since COVID started because everyone was masked up. But now that it's back, I'm considering buying purple wipes to disinfect everything around my house. Seriously purple wipes are the best. I feel so clean afterwards. On the days when I feel super germaphobic, I even purple wipe anytime my stuff touches a counter or patient.

 

[Tyrion]

Yes this is very scary ..no outdoor adventures for my birds

 

[flyzipper]

News for Manitoba members...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/avian-flu-commercial-poultry-manitoba-1.6429583

 

[flyzipper]

This entire situation is awful, and there are sections of this article which are especially difficult to read...

The horrific bird flu that has wiped out 36 million chickens and turkeys, explained

Bird flu currently poses little threat to humans, but it’s hell for the birds.

www.vox.com

... but I'd suggest they're important to read for that reason.

 

[Sparkles99]

I read it. Very sobering. Can’t believe it’s legal. I didn’t watch the video; I don’t want to see anyone tortured to death. Thank you for raising awareness.

 

[flyzipper]

Some good news that reflects the seasonality of this issue in my area.

My local wildlife rehab is accepting song birds again after a pause and will reassess if fall migration results in elevated levels/risks.

(source)

 

[rocky'smom]

Sadly here there is still ban on ducklings with local rehab

https://wrcmn.org/