Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) confirmed an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, in numerous flocks of geese in the Reno and Sparks area. The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) has advised students to avoid any contact with sick or deceased birds on campus.
An email sent by the Office of the President states that the University is aware of affected geese near Manzanita Lake and is now in coordination with NDOW.
UNR officials have instructed anyone who comes across a sick or dead bird to not “touch, handle, move, or attempt to rescue the bird.”…