AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reported that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was found to be circulating among wild birds in Amarillo and Lubbock.
Officials said the congregation of waterfowl and other migratory birds around food, and water sources and backyard flocks increases the potential for spread.
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“The public can assist in interrupting HPAI transmission by limiting all unnecessary contact with wild birds,” said TPWD officials. “In areas that currently have a higher number of HPAI detections, TPWD discourages the public from feeding wildlife, which includes the use of bird feeders. Staff also recommends the hazing of wildlife away from food and water sources.”
Anyone encountering a wild animal with signs of HPAI are asked to call their local TPWD wildlife biologist…