The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced an update on the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) resurgence in wild birds. As hundreds of thousands of waterfowl continue to migrate through the Commonwealth,
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is conducting tests as Canada geese continue to be found dead near Gettysburg College in Adams County.
Some areas of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Clay Township may close during prime snow geese viewing season this year if large numbers of birds are found sick or
The risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza is as high as its ever been in Pennsylvania, State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg told poultry stakeholders on Jan. 23.
John Batchelor and I dive into the accelerating outbreak of avian flu across the U.S. and the hazard of raw milk.
There’s been a shortage and price increase of eggs available at grocery stores nationwide, and Western Pennsylvania is not immune. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, is the culprit.
The Keystone State’s vigilance is, so far, keeping the avian flu from spreading to dairy farms.
More snow geese suspected to be infected with highly contagious bird flu have been found dead in the Lehigh Valley, where Pennsylvania wildlife officials announced the likely presence of the virus among the migratory waterfowl at the beginning of January.
Avian influenza is suspected in the death of about 200 snow geese found last week in the greater Allentown area, according to information from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Dead birds were recovered from two sites,
"Because of our aggressive approach to testing and quarantine plans, we successfully reduced the threat of avian flu and haven't had a positive test after taking over 10,000 milk samples," he said. Dan Hougentogler,
Nationally, on average, egg prices have increased more than 50% since June, back when a dozen eggs cost $2.72.