Tag: avian influenza

  • Bird Flu Now ‘Widespread’ in Massachusetts, Officials Warn

    Bird Flu Now ‘Widespread’ in Massachusetts, Officials Warn

    Massachusetts faces a severe bird flu outbreak, affecting wild and domestic birds across multiple communities. Officials report this as the most significant avian influenza event since 2021. State environmental and health agencies observed a surge in bird deaths linked to the virus. Incidents span from Plymouth’s Billington Sea to a pond in Hudson, with dozens…

  • Long Island Farm Forced To Euthanize More Than 100,000 Ducks After Bird Flu Detected

    Long Island Farm Forced To Euthanize More Than 100,000 Ducks After Bird Flu Detected

    In the heart of Aquebogue, New York, a crisis quietly unfurls its wings at Crescent Duck Farm, marking a pivotal moment for Long Island’s famed duck farming legacy. This last commercial stronghold, a farm that has sustained the traditions of a once-booming industry, now faces an unprecedented challenge. An outbreak of bird flu, detected within…