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‼️ SUSPECT BIRD FLU IN YOUR BACKYARD? What to look for and what to do next.

Producers or owners who suspect an animal disease should contact their veterinarian to evaluate the animal or herd. Find an accredited veterinarian!

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Screenshot of USDA APHIS website from the link in this post, explaining what symptoms of bird flu may show up in a flock, herd, or back yard. The text reads: What To Look For Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Sudden death without any prior symptoms of illness Lack of energy and appetite A drop in egg production or soft-shelled, misshapen eggs Swelling of the eyelids, comb, wattles, and shanks Purple discoloration of the wattles, comb, and legs Gasping for air (difficulty breathing) Nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing Twisting of the head and neck (torticollis) Stumbling or falling down Diarrhea Low Pathogenicity Avian Influenza LPAI-infected poultry usually don't show any signs of illness. If they do, you may see mild to severe respiratory distress, lack of energy and appetite, decreased egg production, and diarrhea. Report Signs of Animal Disease Producers or owners who suspect an animal disease should contact their veterinarian to evaluate the animal or herd. Find an accredited veterinarian. Animal health professionals (veterinarians; diagnostic laboratories; public health, zoo, or wildlife personnel; and others) report diagnosed or suspected cases of nationally listed reportable animal diseases to APHIS Area Veterinarians in Charge and to the State animal health official as applicable under State reporting regulations. How To Prevent This Disease Avian influenza viruses spread through direct, bird-to-bird contact. They can also spread via contaminated surfaces or materials, such as manure; egg flats, crates, or other farming materials and equipment; and people's clothing, shoes, or hands. Biosecurity is key to protecting your flock. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza There is no treatment for HPAI. The only way to stop the disease is to depopulate all affected and exposed poultry. If your farm is ever affected by HPAI, you’ll need to know what to expect during the response process. We put together a series of materials to help you understand the steps we’ll …
February 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
ubiquitousfour.bsky.social
Honestly, I think the last thing we need is to put this idea into his head.
February 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
ubiquitousfour.bsky.social
Idk why he hasn’t been arrested yet
February 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
ubiquitousfour.bsky.social
I hope she sticks it out as long as possible 😩. I know it won’t be easy, but gosh we really need them.
February 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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It’s worse than that. This is a coup. Musk and his team now have access to classified intelligence in USAID systems without a security clearance or a legitimate need to know.

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USAID security leaders on leave after trying to keep Musk's DOGE from classified info, officials say
The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they refused to turn over classified material to Elon Musk’s government-insp...
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February 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM