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'Highly-Pathogenic' Avian Flu Strain Found In Backyard Flock In Maryland
Some animals have been quarantined or euthanized after a highly-pathogenic strain of bird flu was found in a Charles County backyard. The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued an alert this week regarding the spread of H5N1 avian influenza that was reported in a backyard flock this week. Officials say that they have "quarantined all affected premises, and birds on the properties are being or have been depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease." Birds from the affected flocks will not enter the food system, they noted. "Avian influenza is a highly contagious airborne respi…
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New Batch Of Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In Maryland Neighborhoods
The dog days of summer have brought mosquitos carrying the West Nile Virus to another neighborhood in Maryland. In Prince George's County, the Maryland Department of Agriculture said that mosquitoes have tested positive for the virus in Laurel, following similar reports in different parts of the state. The latest batch of mosquitoes were trapped at the Highpoint Trail and Overlook Way, as well as Oxford Drive and Northlake Court. In response, there will be an unscheduled spraying on Sunday in Laurel surrounding the trap sites where the mosquitoes were located. "The department’s Mosq…
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More Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In New Maryland Neighborhoods
Mosquitos in different parts of Maryland have tested positive for the West Nile virus, health officials are advising. Last week, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health announced that mosquitos trapped in two parts of the region tested positive, representing the first cases identified this year. More recently, there were more found in the Bowie area of Prince George's County that tested positive for the virus. As of Saturday, July 29, there were still no human cases confirmed. The Maryland Department of Agriculture said that it will be spraying a specific solution in the areas where…
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Mosquitos Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Parts Of Maryland
Mosquitos in parts of Maryland have tested positive for the West Nile virus, health officials are advising. The Anne Arundel County Department of Health announced that mosquitos trapped in two parts of the region tested positive, representing the first cases identified this year. As of Thursday, July 20, there were still no human cases confirmed. The Maryland Department of Agriculture said that it will be spraying a specific solution in the areas where the mosquitos tested positive. Spraying is scheduled for approximately 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 23 near the intersection of C…
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Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Detected In Birds, Poultry At Maryland Farm
Federal laboratory testing has confirmed a case of the highly pathogenic H521 avian influenza (HPAI) - more commonly known as bird flu - at a farm in Maryland. The investigation by the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed that poultry from a Washington County farm has tested positive for HAPI. Officials say that all affected premises and birds on the properties have been quarantined and separated to help curtail any further spread of the disease. Any animals from the affected flocks will never…