First case of avian flu in Alaska identified in Mat-Su backyard flock - Anchorage Daily News

“With this confirmed case, it’s clear that migrating birds have brought avian influenza to Alaska this spring,” said Dr. Robert Gerlach, the state veterinarian.

Alaska has identified its first case involving the highly pathogenic bird flu viruses that have led to the deaths of millions of birds across the Lower 48 this year. The case in Alaska involved a no… [+2360 chars]

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