A stay wild goose discovered close to a hen run in Louisville examined constructive for fowl flu on Tuesday.
Boulder County Well being officers mentioned the fowl was discovered on non-public property close to a flock of chickens saved within the run.
Chook flu has been discovered spreading by way of poultry operations and cattle in Colorado since March 2024. Based on the Colorado Division of Well being and Surroundings, 10 folks have examined constructive for fowl flu since Might 2024.
There may be nonetheless a low danger of the fowl flu spreading to people, in response to Boulder County Public Well being officers.
There are a number of actions folks can take to keep away from getting fowl flu and to guard their animals.
Individuals mustn’t eat unpasteurized milk and absolutely cook dinner eggs and poultry.
Pet homeowners ought to maintain their cats and canines from consuming fowl poop and selecting up useless birds.
Chook homeowners ought to maintain their exterior flocks away from wild birds and defend their flocks’ meals and water from wild birds.
Anybody who sees birds displaying indicators of fowl flu ought to keep away from the animal and name their native animal management company or the State Veterinarian’s Workplace at 303-869-9130.
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