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Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock of birds in Central Oahu - terracore - 11-16-2024
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in a backyard flock of various birds in Central Oahu.
A report submitted to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture showed at least 10 birds were dead on a property “within the area served by the Wahiawa Wastewater Treatment Plant.”
The dead birds included ducks, a good and a zebra dove. After conducting necropsies and collecting samples, the Department of Health confirmed the animals were positive for avian flu.
[color=var(--link-color)]Avian Flu variant confirmed at Wahiawa Wastewater Treatment Facility[/color]
The detection of the variant is the first case confirmed in Hawaii and has infected dairy cows and domestic poultry on the mainland.
Officials said the area has been quarantined and all birds on the property will have to be put down.
While human illness with H5N1 is uncommon, those who were reported sick were workers who had close contact with infected animals.
”The current risk of transmission to Hawaiʻi residents is low, but be smart if you do encounter sick or dead birds, livestock, or wild animals and avoid direct contact,” explained Dr. Sarah Kemble, State Epidemiologist.
It is currently unclear how the virus made its way to the islands. Quarantine rules were set to prevent diseases from entering the state by air and sea.
Quote:[color=rgb(91 99 106/var(--tw-text-opacity))]In addition to DOH, HDOA has been collaborating closely with animal disease authorities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture who are familiar with avian influenza and its impact on wild and captive bird populations. We want to note that the owner of the property has been very cooperative and realizes the seriousness of the situation involving their beloved pets.
Dr. Isaac Maeda, HDOA’s state veterinarian[/color]
If you feel you have been exposed to sick birds, contact the Disease Outbreak Control Division Disease Reporting Line at (808) 586-4586.
Unusual illnesses in poultry, livestock and other animals should be reported to the HDOA Animal Industry Division at (808) 483-7102.
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Well, this is bad news. As I understand it if it's detected on one's property the government comes in and kills everything.
Some "show bird farmers" on social media have already posted along the lines of "just try it" and this is how revolutions start.
But more importantly, what's the point of euthanizing the animals for an endemic disease that is spread by migratory birds. They have culled tens of millions of chickens and other animals on the mainland already. The producers don't really care because the government compensates "fair market value" for them but the consumers pay because it drives up the price of food regardless due to less supply in the system. They aren't going to give anybody's uncle "fair market value" based on what a cock's illegal blood sport gambling value might be.
For a lot of people, these aren't commodities we're talking about, they are pets.
RE: Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock of birds in Central Oahu - ChunksterK - 11-16-2024
And for a lot of "show bird" fanciers, they are the lynchpin of their criminal enterprises. The cops here bust one or two rooster fights a year, pat themselves on the back, and then look the other way the rest of the time as the blood sport, gambling, general thuggery and occasional human violence goes on.
RE: Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock of birds in Central Oahu - Kelena - 11-17-2024
Those who threaten law enforcement for doing their job (“just try it”) should be prosecuted if they take any actions in furtherance of such a threat. Try this: respect the law.
RE: Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock of birds in Central Oahu - HereOnThePrimalEdge - 11-17-2024
For a lot of people, these aren't commodities we're talking about, they are pets.
I suppose the difference is whether owners subject their personal “pets” to a bloodsport gambling bloodbath, or Big Government humanely euthanizes the birds without subjecting them to pain and suffering, but only compensates for the equivalent of a Costco rotisserie chicken. Of course if the show bird owner fights his bird and loses, they’d come out ahead with the $5.99 rotisserie money. But gamblers always think they’ll win, right? And would never contract bird flu from the hundred roosters in their yards that they interact with daily?
RE: Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock of birds in Central Oahu - Punatang - 11-17-2024
But more importantly, what's the point of euthanizing the animals for an endemic disease that is spread by migratory birds.
Well, there he goes again. Being all logical when fear is clearly what is called for.
RE: Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock of birds in Central Oahu - kalakoa - 11-17-2024
Try this: respect the law.
* Not available in all areas.
RE: Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock of birds in Central Oahu - HereOnThePrimalEdge - 11-17-2024
what's the point of euthanizing the animals for an endemic disease that is spread by migratory birds.
Don’t they only euthanize birds or groups of birds in flocks or general areas that test positive? So that it doesn’t spread any further? If a migratory bird can bring bird flu from thousands of miles away, couldn’t bird flu spread across an acre or two of roosters, if some of them test positive? With a possibility that it then could spread to humans?
RE: Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock of birds in Central Oahu - randomq - 11-17-2024
Euthanize the show bird farmers and end the suffering.
RE: Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock of birds in Central Oahu - Punatang - 11-17-2024
Nature almost seems to have it's (her/their) own way of selecting.
Keep calm and carry on.
Where is TomK anyway now when we are dabbling in science again? I sincerely hope he has not posted anything that might be frowned upon by the powers that be in The UK.
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" - FDR
RE: Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock of birds in Central Oahu - HereOnThePrimalEdge - 11-17-2024
Nature almost seems to have it's (her/their) own way of selecting.
Yes. almost. How did the USDA’s live and let live attitude for fire ants and coqui work out for Puna? Or the state health department’s initial approach to Dengue Fever some years back?
I suppose if you read social media you can find the silver lining in the Black Plague or 1918 flu pandemic.