Deadly Bird Flu Hits First Upstate New York Farm, Entire Flock Eu

Deadly Bird Flu Hits First Upstate New York Farm, Entire Flock Eu

The deadly Avian Flu has hit the first farm in Upstate New York, wiping out an entire flock. The Bird Flu that is sweeping the country has hit the Marsala Family Farm in Hilton, New York, located in Monroe County. “The HPAI is spread from migratory birds flying above and their droppings falling into people’s flocks,” […]

Flocks at elevated risk for highly infectious avian flu in Maine

Flocks at elevated risk for highly infectious avian flu in Maine

Hannah and Josh Eustis, owners of Prince Well Farm in North Yarmouth, lost 247 birds to avian flu this year and had to euthanize 50 chickens last month. The farm is under quarantine and temporarily closed. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer State officials are urging owners of backyard flocks and commercial chicken operations to keep their birds […]

An avian flu outbreak has Pennsylvania on alert

An avian flu outbreak has Pennsylvania on alert

A highly contagious avian influenza strain could threaten poultry in Pennsylvania. It’s been found in poultry–in backyard flocks as well as large operations – in 17 states and counting since February. The virus, which causes respiratory failure and sometimes sudden deaths among birds has been confirmed in poultry in some surrounding states but not in […]

Canada: 279 cases of norovirus and gastrointestinal illness linked to consumption of B.C. oysters reported

Canada: 279 cases of norovirus and gastrointestinal illness linked to consumption of B.C. oysters reported

NewsDesk @bactiman63 Canadian health officials at all levels are investigating an outbreak of norovirus and gastrointestinal illnesses involving four provinces. Public domain image/Daderot Based on the investigation findings to date, the outbreak is linked to consumption of raw oysters from B.C. Some oyster harvesting areas in B.C. that have been associated with illnesses in this outbreak […]

Pressure builds to end $3.30 per hour wages for workers with disabilities

Pressure builds to end $3.30 per hour wages for workers with disabilities

Over the faint sound of a group drum circle in the next room, dozens of adults with developmental disabilities worked quietly at long, colorful tables to fulfill a production contract by a local shaving oil company. Some filled bottles with the oil, while others used a hot air gun to seal the plastic packaging. One […]