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Stephen R Ausmus USDA-ARS
State News January 12, 2026 - 6:03 pm

Kansas bird flu outbreak is worst in nation

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

Kansas is suffering from the worst outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the country, with nearly 414,000 birds affected, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

Health December 9, 2024 - 11:38 am

Avian flu detected in backyard flock in Douglas County

by Lawrence Times

A backyard flock in Douglas County has been “humanely depopulated and disposed of in an approved manner” after they were detected to have avian flu, according to the health department.

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