Avian flu outbreak has been confirmed in Eastsound area
September 2nd, 2022|0 Comments
||| FROM RUSSEL BARSH for KWIAHT |||
More than a dozen Canada geese visiting shorelines and farm ponds in the Eastsound area have died suddenly in the last two weeks. Testing by Kwiaht and by San Juan County Public Health have independently confirmed the presence of avian flu, which is often spread by seasonal migrations of wild geese and other waterfowl.
“Highly pathogenic” avian influenza (HPAI) is very contagious. Owners of ducks, geese, chickens and other domestic poultry should take steps to isolate them from ponds or foraging areas that may be shared with Canada geese.
HPAI is a respiratory virus. Symptoms of infection include nasal discharge, respiratory distress, disorientation, difficulty standing or walking, and lethargy. Infected birds tend to die within 48 hours…
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