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Extreme threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) impacts Sandhills – number of deaths climb

Posted on February 28, 2025 by KY4cranes

The following information is from Dr. Diana Boon, Director of Conservation Medicine at the International Crane Foundation. Due to the immediate threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), the International Crane Foundation recommends using extreme caution around sick or deceased … Continue reading →

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HPAI found in Sandhill Cranes in Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana

Posted on February 6, 2025 by KY4cranes

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) recently reported visibly ill and dead Sandhill Cranes in Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been initially confirmed in some of the dead birds including two from … Continue reading →