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Avian Influenza suspected on Yukon Delta

Kigigak Island and Tutakoke River, Alaska, United States

Jun 5, 2023

Dead birds suspected to have died from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been found on Kigigak Island and Tutakoke River in Alaska, with other bird species displaying unusual behaviors.

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First bird flu casualty detected in Southwestern Alaska pending confirmation

Southwestern Alaska, United States

May 31, 2023

As of June 1, laboratory testing was still underway and had not yet fully confirmed which variant of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza the migratory bird had, and there are other possible detections this year, according to Alaska State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Gerlach.

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HPAI confirmed on Yukon Delta NWR

Newtok, Alaska, United States

Jun 21, 2022

Birds that USFWS sent in from the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) for testing for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have tested positive. Sabines gulls, glaucous gulls, and black brant all tested positive for HPAI.

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