Evidence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kennebec County means more vigilance on the part of those raising domestic poultry and relying on measures already in place.
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First cases of avian flu reported in Kennebec County
Both wild birds and a domestic flock in Kennebec County have been found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian flu this year.
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Steeper by the dozen: Avian flu sends egg prices soaring
The disease has driven prices up and supplies down, affecting Maine farms, stores, restaurants and egg lovers in different ways.
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Maine seal deaths linked to avian flu prompt federal probe
The seal strandings began in June and 150 have been reported through Monday.
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High number of seal deaths linked to bird flu, feds say
The rate of dead seal strandings in Maine is about three times the normal rate for the summer and is close to 60.
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Maine issues avian flu warning: Don’t touch dead or sick birds
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife says it’s receiving reports of dead or dying birds on coastal beaches believed to be the result of the influenza.
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Bird kill in Casco Bay may have been caused by avian flu
A local woman spotted the dead and dying birds on Mink Rocks near Cliff Island earlier this week.
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Bird flu infects millions of chickens in Maryland, Delaware amid broader surge
Thirty-seven million chickens and turkeys have been culled on U.S. farms since February because of the latest outbreak, according to the Agriculture Department.