A sick snow goose found in West Philadelphia earlier this month has tested positive for the avian influenza A(H5), making it the first bird in the city to test positive for the highly-pathogenic bird flu,

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Department of Health said Wednesday that the city's first suspected case of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, was detected in a snow goose earlier this month. The sick goose was found in the 1200 block of N. 59th Street near Carroll Park in West Philadelphia on Saturday, Jan. 11.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is conducting tests as Canada geese continue to be found dead near Gettysburg College in Adams County, while avian influenza continues to kill large numbers of migratory birds around Pennsylvania.

The Keystone State’s vigilance is, so far, keeping the avian flu from spreading to dairy farms.

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) took the threat of avian flu head-on at a town hall at the 109th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show,

Avian influenza is suspected in the death of about 200 snow geese found last week in the greater Allentown area, according to information from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Dead birds were recovered from two sites,

The number (of impacted birds) is large because snow geese congregate in large numbers, and HPAI is so contagious."

The Pennsylvania Game Commission said the Quarry Pond on the Gettysburg College campus is being closed after officials found several dead geese there.

Nationally, on average, egg prices have increased more than 50% since June, back when a dozen eggs cost $2.72.

With the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza, it is important that dairy producers develop a biosecurity plan. Penn State Extension is offering an in-person workshop at eight locations across

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