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Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Highly pathogenic' bird flu case sparks cull
Bird flu has been found at a commercial poultry site on the Wirral, the Animal and Plant Health Agency said. All birds at the site near Bromborough will be "humanely culled" after the discovery of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPIA) HN52 strain. A 3km (1.8 miles) protection zone and 10km (6.2 miles) surveillance zone was declared around the area on Sunday. Anybody entering or leaving the premises must take biosecurity measures to "reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza", the agency added. People must also keep records of the movement of eggs. Birds must be housed or isolated and should only be moved with permission of a vet or inspector, officials added. People keeping poultry and other captive birds must also take special measures. The Animal and Plant Health Agency also conformed a case near Bodmin in Cornwall. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Poultry cull after bird flu discovered near Bodmin Animal and Plant Health Agency
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Highly pathogenic' bird flu case sparks cull
Bird flu has been found at a commercial poultry site on the Wirral, the Animal and Plant Health Agency said. All birds at the site near Bromborough will be "humanely culled" after the discovery of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPIA) HN52 strain. A 3km (1.8 miles) protection zone and 10km (6.2 miles) surveillance zone was declared around the area on Sunday. Anybody entering or leaving the premises must take biosecurity measures to "reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza", the agency added. People must also keep records of the movement of eggs. Birds must be housed or isolated and should only be moved with permission of a vet or inspector, officials added. People keeping poultry and other captive birds must also take special measures. The Animal and Plant Health Agency also conformed a case near Bodmin in Cornwall. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Poultry cull after bird flu discovered near Bodmin Animal and Plant Health Agency
BBC News
10-02-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Bird flu: 'Highly pathogenic' strain case sparks Wirral cull
Bird flu has been found at a commercial poultry site on the Wirral, the Animal and Plant Health Agency birds at the site near Bromborough will be "humanely culled" after the discovery of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPIA) HN52 strain.A 3km (1.8 miles) protection zone and 10km (6.2 miles) surveillance zone was declared around the area on entering or leaving the premises must take biosecurity measures to "reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza", the agency added. People must also keep records of the movement of must be housed or isolated and should only be moved with permission of a vet or inspector, officials keeping poultry and other captive birds must also take special Animal and Plant Health Agency also conformed a case near Bodmin in Cornwall. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Dead birds wash up on Lake Michigan shore; bird flu concerns rise
The Brief Dead birds have washed up on the Lake Michigan shoreline. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said the incident is likely linked to the ongoing avian flu outbreak. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reported an uptick in the highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.a MILWAUKEE - Concerns over bird flu are spreading. What we know Dead birds are lining the Lake Michigan shoreline in Chicago. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said the incident is likely linked to the ongoing avian flu outbreak. Local perspective Danielle Rhodes says she has a personal rule: she won't go a day without laying eyes on Lake Michigan. "Just watching the water and people and birds, everything," Rhodes said. "I like the lake, it helps me concentrate." SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News A calmness that has become a concern. What they're saying The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reported an uptick in the highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. "Closer to Milwaukee we understand there are reports of dead ducks that have washed up. Most in Milwaukee County, a few near Racine and Kenosha," said Jasmine Batten, DNR Wildlife Health Section Supervisor. "It's been relatively low numbers. A few dozen, maybe. In terms of reports right now. Certainly that could be a result of aviary influenza, but we do not know yet." The DNR said a confirmed case was detected in Racine County. Additionally, the Wisconsin Humane Society said many species can be affected, but the disease is hitting mergansers hard. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "They are flying down along the lake right now so that's where we see those big groups and that's where we are suspecting it is HPIA," said Mary Landry with the Wisconsin Humane Society. "We have been getting reports about the red-breasted merganser which we have gotten eight into our facility so far." What you can do The Wisconsin Humane Society says if you find a sick or injured bird, contact its Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at 414-431-6204. The Source The Wisconsin Humane Society and Department of Natural Resources provided information for this report.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
State lawmakers plans for homeowners insurance relief faces hurdles
HONOLULU (KHON2) — State lawmakers say they're looking at all they can to help homeowners deal with sky-rocketing insurance rates. But experts say it's a tough road ahead. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Because of massive disasters like the Lahaina wildfire and the fires in Los Angeles, insurance experts are predicting a grim future for insurance rates. 'I foresee the rates will stay high and depending on how the rest of 2025 goes, if we continue to see disasters that are worse than expected, then we will probably see higher rates in the future as well,' said insurance agent Kendrick Nishiguchi. One plan that lawmakers have to help is to resurrect the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund. But that admittedly has some hurdles. 'HPIA is not set up to write condominium insurance,' said Matt Chun, HPIA board chair at a joint committee hearing at the state capitol. 'It's a new, developing event, emerging event. I believe some of the catalyst is the Lahaina, Maui fires because what it did is, it made a lot of our standard carriers gunshy, re-evaluate what they'd like to write, and started to not wanna write some of these buildings.' HPIA is already operating but needs to be re-structured to help the current situation. But the Hurricane Relief Fund is starting from scratch and is still finalizing contract details with consultant AON. 'There's been no firm timeline,' said Ed Haik, HHRF board chair at the same hearing. 'We're still in the contracting phase which really is not incumbent on hid or the board so far.' 'If you guys are not under contract yet, can you also start looking for a different company to contract with? Because this is, I mean, getting a little ridiculous I think,' said Rep. Scot Matayoshi, House Consumer Protection & Commerce chair. 'It's a difficult problem,' said Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, Senate Commerce & Consumer Protection chair. 'It's scary. You know if the state of Hawaii just started providing insurance to all homeowners statewide and we have another catastrophe, we could go bankrupt.' Lawmakers are looking at at least 10 insurance bills this session. While even they admit there might not be a silver bullet to the problem, they are looking at anything and everything to help.'I think people need to temper their expecations a little too,' Matayoshi said. 'I think people are expecting us come up with a silver bullet, but with the LA wildfires, with other natural disasters around the world really, the re-insurance market is gonna go up and I want people to just be prepared that the solution may not as immediate as they'd like.' 'Nothings gonna come quickly enough,' Keohokalole said. 'And we're not likely be able to reduce prices back to what people remember, but we can try and provide some relief and stabilize the market.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
