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‘Highly pathogenic’ bird flu has been found in Florida’s wild birds

Posted on February 28, 2022March 9, 2022 by Melissa P | 26255 Views | 9 min read

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed that a new strain of avian flu is affecting the Sunshine State’s wild bird population.  The FWC said the National Veterinary Services Laboratory found cases of “Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, H5 2.3.4.4, in lesser scaup, black vultures and other wild birds.” Wildlife experts are now investigating bird

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