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Missouri finds likely bird flu cases among snow geese

Snow geese, such as this flock arriving at a field in Jackson County in deep southern Illinois, tend to create havoc. This year there is extra chaos, as Missouri reports cases of avian flu, and Illinois officials warn hunters and residents about the disease. (Photo courtesy of MDC)

The Missouri Conservation Department received confirmation of something it feared – three dead snow geese found by state wildlife refuge staff were likely infected with bird flu.
Samples from the birds – two recovered in Henry County and one in Vernon County – were reported as “non-negative” for avian influenza after testing at the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, said Deb Hudman, supervisor of the department’s wildlife health program. The announcement was made on Dec. 10.

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