Rhode Island DEM detects H5N1 avian flu in non-commercial farm flock
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced the presence of the presence of the H5N1 strain of avian ...
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Bird flu detected in Rhode Island
H5N1 avian influenza was detected in a flock of around 40 birds in Washington County, the Rhode Island Department of ...
DEM reports bird flu detected in Washington County; 40 birds euthanized
Staff from DEM’s Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment’s Animal Health Unit humanely euthanized a flock of about 40 ...
R.I. reports bird flu in noncommercial farm flock
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island officials on Friday afternoon confirmed the presence of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in a ...
Snowy owl deaths sadden bird lovers amid growing fears of bird flu
The deaths of two snowy owls, one in RI and one in Massachusetts, has saddened bird watchers and left some wondering if they ...
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‘The environment cannot be sterilized;’ state veterinarian on bird flu found in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management held a briefing Friday evening after notifying the public that bird flu was detected in a domestic flock in the state. State Veterinarian Scott ...
Q&A: Wildlife disease expert discusses avian flu, risks and prevention
With the advent of cases of avian flu in southern New England, and the rise in egg prices due to limited supply as a result, ...
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Bird flu detected in Connecticut backyard flock
The current strain of bird flu has only been detected twice in Rhode Island: first in a backyard flock in October 2022 and then again in a fox kit in May 2023. H5N1 has been detected in 67 ...