Avian influenza, commonly known as avian influenza, is raging in Arizona, and state officials are urging local hunters and falconers to take stricter safety precautions when working in feather quarries. Ann Justice Allen, state wildlife veterinarian for Arizona Game and Fish, said she is treating poultry in Maricopa and Pima counties, as well as wild geese at a park in Scottsdale and owls admitted to a wildlife rehabilitation facility. He explained in detail that the virus had returned. Bird flu has reportedly been quiet until its recent detection. 12 news.
In response to the evolving situation, the Arizona Department of Game and Fish has issued guidelines specifically targeting hunters, who may unintentionally serve as vectors for the spread of the virus. Explaining the risks, Justice Allen noted that the main concern is not necessarily that hunters will contract the virus, but their potential role in carrying the virus. “Casual visitors to parks and other places do not need to worry about contracting bird flu,” Judge Allen said. 12 news. She recommended caution, especially for falconers and their birds, and noted that although avian influenza has not been detected in dogs or cats in the state, cases have occurred in California’s cat population.
The recent death of a 65-year-old man in Louisiana after infecting his flock of chickens has brought increased attention to human transmission of bird flu, but such cases remain extremely rare. Arizonans reported that they felt the virus approaching when two Pinal County employees tested positive after an outbreak at local poultry. AZ Central. The presence of the virus in Maricopa County’s wastewater further heightens the need for vigilance.
Avian influenza is primarily spread by brown ducks in Arizona, but because these birds show few symptoms, it often goes unnoticed. However, infected birds can exhibit strange behavior, such as swimming in circles, stumbling, or having trouble flying. Similar signs may appear in poultry. If you notice illness in your wild bird flock or find three or more dead wild birds, please report it immediately to the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) via email. [email protected] Or call our 24-hour hotline at 623-236-7201. AZ Central.
