bird flu

Are Eggs, Milk, Beef Safe to Consume During Bird Flu Crisis?
Are Eggs, Milk, Beef Safe to Consume During Bird Flu Crisis?
Egg prices are higher than ever before amid a bird flu outbreak in the U.S. According to the Associated Press, a dozen Grade A eggs in the U.S. averages $4.95 for the first time ever. In Washington, the state experiences more chicken flock culling operations than any other state in the country with 11 culls this year alone...
Health Alert: Avian Flu Found in WA House Cats
Health Alert: Avian Flu Found in WA House Cats
House cats consuming potentially contaminated pet food contract bird flu in Washington. Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) alerts pet owners at least two domestic, indoor cats in have become infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)...
Never Buy Eggs Again in Washington
Never Buy Eggs Again in Washington
With nationwide egg prices reaching over $5 a dozen and rising, you might wonder if continuing to buy eggs is worth the pain. The rise in egg prices mainly derives from Avian Influenza (H5N1) becoming a bigger and bigger problem throughout the nation...
State Vet Reminding Pet Owners To Be Cautious
State Vet Reminding Pet Owners To Be Cautious
A cat in Oregon’s Washington County was recently euthanized after coming down with avian influenza, following exposure to wild birds.  The owner said the kitten was outdoors fulltime, and that they live next to a wildlife refuge, exposed to wild waterfowl.  While new reports ...
Health Officials Issue Avian Flu Warnings For Bird Hunters
Health Officials Issue Avian Flu Warnings For Bird Hunters
In the wake of numerous infections and the first death from avian influenza (bird flu) in a human in the U.S., the Grant County Health District is recommending numerous precautions for waterfowl hunters. Health officials are advising hunters to stay alert for any sick or dead birds they might encounter, and to take other precautions including wearing protective eyewear, gloves, and a facemask when