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High Path Avian Influenza Confirmed In Black Vultures, Poultry Producers Encouraged To Take Precautions

Federal laboratory testing confirmed cases of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in samples taken from black vultures initially found sick and dead on April 22 in Harford County, Maryland. Considering the ongoing detections in the black vulture population, all poultry owners need to continue with increased vigilance in protecting their flocks from contracting avian influenza.




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Black Vultures under Picnic Bench




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Black Vultures on the Ground