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Missouri Dept. of Conservation Urges Caution Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
The outbreak affects waterfowl in several counties with 14 confirmed positive cases; officials advise hunters and the public on protective measures to limit virus spread.
- On Friday, the Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed an HPAI outbreak after 14 dead birds tested positive amid reports of sick waterfowl and raptors in the Kansas City area.
- During the fall migratory season, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza spreads through infected feces, saliva or nasal discharges, raising risk to domestic poultry and livestock.
- St. Louis County has recorded the most infections with seven confirmed cases, while hunters were advised to dress game birds away from poultry, dispose of carcasses properly, and cook poultry to 165°F.
- While risk to humans is low, residents are advised to avoid dead or sick birds, keep pets away, and report sightings of dead geese, waterfowl, or raptors to MDC, as sporadic human infections have occurred after close exposure.
- Officials warned the virus can move between wild birds and domestic poultry and infect pets, while conservationists asked hunters and state residents to help stop spread to protect scavengers like bald eagles.
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