SALEM, Ore. – Reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza in ducks and geese are increasing in the Willamette Valley.
According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, many geese migrating across Oregon are showing signs of highly pathogenic avian influenza, with many other sick and dead birds being reported. Most of these reports are from the Willamette Valley, and a smaller subspecies of the Canada goose called the Cackling goose appears to be the most heavily affected bird.
ODFW says people should avoid contact with sick birds and keep their pets away. Dead birds can be thrown away, but the agency recommends wearing disposable gloves and a mask to double-bag a carcass before putting it in trash…