harbor seal, Massachusetts and avian flu

Massachusetts zoo mourns beloved harbor seal who died of avian flu
Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal, is believed to have contracted the virus through contact with a wild bird, zoo officials said.
Seal at Massachusetts zoo dies from bird flu complications
A seal at a Massachusetts zoo died this month after contracting bird flu. Blue, the Buttonwood Park Zoo’s beloved 21-year-old harbor seal, died due to complications from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu , officials at the New Bedford zoo said Wednesday.
Bird flu blamed for "beloved" seal's unexpected death at Massachusetts zoo
Tests show bird flu caused the death of a 21-year-old harbor seal at a zoo in New Bedford, Massachusetts earlier this month. The Buttonwood Park Zoo said in a social media post that the "beloved" seal named Blue likely got the avian flu by coming into contact with an infected wild bird.
4 snowy owls have died of bird flu in Massachusetts. But that toll may grow
Bird flu has claimed the lives of at least four snowy owls in Massachusetts in recent weeks, adding the graceful white and black-patterned predators to its victims as it sweeps through the wild bird population.
‘Completely unexpected’: Buttonwood Park Zoo takes precautions after seal dies from bird flu
The Buttonwood Park Zoo is mourning the loss of Blue, a harbor seal that died from the bird flu earlier this month.
Southern New England zoos ramp up animal protections amid seal's bird-flu related death
Zoos are ramping up protections for their animals, after a seal died in February, from the avian flu. Blue, the 21-year-old harbor seal died at Buttonwood Park Zoo, in New Bedford. He was known for his involvement in educational lessons, charity events, and happy spirit.
Blue, harbor seal at New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoo, dies from bird flu
Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal raised at the Buttonwood Park Zoo, died last week from what zoo officials said was complications
Beloved Jamaica Pond swan, Marble, dies as city warns against touching birds during flu outbreak
Boston birders are mourning the death of a young swan, affectionately known as Marble, at Jamaica Pond over the weekend.
Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers who were involved in the government’s ...
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Bald eagle killed after testing positive for bird flu in Massachusetts
Officials said it has since become widespread in Massachusetts. People are rarely infected with avian influenza viruses. Still, officials urge people who have been in contact with sick or dead ...
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A new vaccine for bird flu has conditional approval for chickens. What to know
While the company has conditional approval, the USDA will still have to approve its larger use before farmers can give it to ...
Bird flu confirmed in rats for first time, USDA reports
The latest bird flu detections come as the U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to rehire bird flu experts​ that were fired as part of DOGE cost-cutting efforts.
Bird flu discovered at poultry market in Union County
The first case of avian influenza in New Jersey poultry since a nationwide outbreak began last year was found this week at a ...
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First bird flu case detected in Burlington County: How to prevent spreading it to animals.
Burlington County officials are warning people against close contact with sick or dead birds after the remains of a Canada goose tested positive for avian flu in Pemberton Township. The goose, found ...