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Two Cases Of Bird Flu Discovered In Washington State

The latest cases were in two noncommercial flocks, this time in Pierce County.

Two more cases of bird flu have been discovered in Washington State.  The latest cases were in two noncommercial flocks, this time in Pierce County, and were confirmed this week. Since avian influenza was first announced in the state, the WSDA has received nearly two dozen calls on its sick bird hotline. Now confirmed in three counties, several other suspect cases are still being investigated. Unusual deaths or illness among domestic birds should be reported by calling 1-800-606-3056

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