The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment and Parks and Recreation say they have received an increase in calls about dead birds in city parks amid a growing concern about avian flu. via JessicaDenver7
The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment and Parks and Recreation say they have received an increase in calls about dead birds in city parks amid a growing concern about avian flu.City officials want the public to avoid direct contact with the remains and keep pets away.
Colorado State University released a report this week saying 6.4 million chickens have died in Colorado. That’s nearly the entire egg-laying population. Pabilonia says what’s different in this outbreak of avian flu is the virus is being detected in thousands of wild birds, making the outbreak difficult to control.
Larimer County recorded its first cases of the disease this week, and officials are concerned about it spreading.Officials are also warning people and their pets to stay away from birds that appear sick.
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