It's unclear the role wild birds play in the spread of HPAI.
Experts are warning that the avian influenza, or HPAI, strain H5N1 is spreading in wild birds.Concerns about the 2022 outbreak of avian influenza – commonly known as bird flu – has some people taking down their bird feeders.
The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota recently recommended people quit filling bird feeders to prevent the spread of H5N1, or highly pathogenic avian influenza. The recommendations from Dr. Victoria Hall came as researchers are trying to learn more about the role of songbirds in HPAI outbreaks.
“During these unprecedented times, we recommend doing anything that we can to try and help our wild bird populations. Because the science is unclear on the role of songbirds in this current H5N1 outbreak, one consideration is to not encourage birds to gather together at places such as bird feeders or bird baths. These are places where things like viruses could easily be exchanged between individuals,” Hall said.
The National Wildlife Disease Program hasn’t issued any formal recommendations to take down bird feeders, however,
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Could a highly pathogenic bird flu lead to an outbreak in 2022?Scientists warn that bird flu is a global concern that must be mitigated before the virus has the chance to evolve and spread efficiently between humans.
Weiterlesen »
Get Your Hands On These Cute Picnic Outfits For 2022 - Love for GlamGoing on a picnic immediately fills your head with ideas of fun things, games, joking with friends, and enjoying excellent food. It sounds fantastic!! But what should be your picnic outfits? That's concerning.
Weiterlesen »
Lizzo Announced A Huge Headlining Tour For Fall 2022Lizzo's North American headlining tour in support of her new album, 'Special,' kicks off September 2022.
Weiterlesen »
NFL Mock Draft 2022: Bryan Perez's Predictive Mock | The Draft NetworkHow will the first round of Thursday's NFL Draft play out? Here's how BryanPerezNFL, a former Mock Draft Champion, thinks it'll go. FrontOffice33 | NFLDraft
Weiterlesen »
Genesis GV70 Review 2022The luxury SUV market is a crowded one, so you might wonder why the Genesis GV70 deserves your attention. Well, if you want to be pampered, it’ll be well worth your time. But just how good is it? We’ve been finding out -
Weiterlesen »