SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) are increasing among ducks and geese migrating through Oregon, with the majority of sick and dead birds being reported in the Willamette Valley.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) says the Cackling goose, a smaller subspecies of the Canada goose, appears to be the most heavily affected.
ODFW is urging the public to avoid contact with sick birds and keep pets away from them. People are also advised not to capture or transport sick birds to wildlife rehabilitation centers, as there is no effective treatment for infected wild or domestic birds…