Don’t be a hero in case you spot birds or animals exhibiting indicators of avian flu (useless or distressed birds, a number of indicators of illness). Our intuition is to assist, however making an attempt to assist a chook with avian flu doubtless spreads it extra.
“Conservation law enforcement officials acquired weekend studies of geese, red-breasted mergansers, and Canada geese washing ashore at Oak Road, North Avenue, and Tower [Road] seashores in Prepare dinner County,” emailed Brandon Damm, public info officer for the Illinois Division of Pure Sources “There have been 144 reported incidents in Illinois since Dec. 3, 2024.”
“The Illinois Division reminds the general public to not deal with waterfowl or different birds displaying sickness, nor transport birds to veterinarians, wildlife refuges, wildlife rehabilitators, and many others. If carcasses must be disposed of, the IDNR recommends following guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health.”
And preserve your pets away from useless or sick birds.
The go-to on dealing with suspected circumstances is the joint release on Dec. 20 from the IDPH, IDNR and Illinois Department of Agriculture.
