Bird flu outbreak is being investigated
By Terry Murry on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla County Department of Community Health reports biologists from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife recently responded to reports of sick or dead waterfowl in the region. Samples are being sent to the National Veterinary Services Laboratories for confirmation of avian influenza, which is suspected.
Members of the public who find sick or dead birds are asked to report them. People should not touch the sick or dead birds, even to take them to a veterinarian or rehabilitation center.
If a dead bird must be moved, disposable gloves should be worn and carcasses must be double-bagged and disposed of where pets and scavengers cannot reach it.
Sick or dead birds in domestic flocks should be reported at 1-800-606-3056 or online at https://arcg.is/05KT8S.
