Oregon cat tests positive for avian influenza, or bird flu
A cat in Washington County has tested positive for avian influenza, or bird flu, the Oregon Department of Agriculture announced Friday.
Oregon kitten contracts bird flu, is euthanized
An outdoor kitten exposed to wild waterfowl near a wildlife refuge in Washington County, Ore., recently tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Oregon cat euthanized after contracting bird flu, 2nd to die with virus in 2 months
A cat from Washington County has been euthanized after becoming severely ill with bird flu that officials think it got from exposure to wild ducks or geese.
Oregon cat euthanized after it contracts bird flu, agriculture officials say
This colorized electron microscope image released by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on March 26, 2024, shows avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles (yellow), grown in Madin-Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK) epithelial cells (blue). CDC/NIAID via AP, File
R.I. reports case of bird flu in noncommercial farm flock
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 Department of Environmental Management said in a statement that department staff euthanized about 40 birds earlier Friday “to minimize their suffering from the infection and prevent the spread of the disease to other birds.
Cat in Washington County contracts bird flu, is euthanized
A cat in Washington County has been euthanized after contracting bird flu, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture.The outdoor cat had been around wil
Bird Flu threat looms over Idaho pets
Idaho, known for its potato and dairy farms, could have pets at risk. Bird flu is a particular issue for cats. The flu, usually spread through airborne respiratory droplets or aerosols, can also be transmitted by eating animals,
Outbreak of bird flu should concern cat owners, especially when it comes to food choices
An outbreak of Bird flu among domestic cats has raised some new concerns pet owners. Since the virus began in dairy cows last year, it has proved to be fatal for cats, mainly on farms with affected herds.
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