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Bird flu confirmed in Madison County poultry flock

A scientifically accurate image of the H5N1 virus as seen under a microscope.
Kat Kollins with Microsoft Copilot AI
A scientifically accurate image of the H5N1 virus as seen under a microscope.

Madison County Public Health has confirmed bird flu in a backyard poultry flock in Wampsville.

It housed approximately 15 ducks and geese, and any remaining birds will be euthanized in order to prevent further spread.

The owners will be monitored for symptoms for ten days from last exposure. The county reminds residents to avoid handling a wild or domestic sick or dead birds.

Bob Beck, a veteran media professional, currently serves as a part-time editor/host at WAER Public Radio and an adjunct professor at Syracuse University. Beck retired as News Director at Wyoming Public Radio in 2022 after 34 years. During his time, Beck won 5 regional Edward R. Murrow awards and 5 Public Media Journalists Association awards for reporting. He also won 11 PMJA awards for the news and public affairs program Open Spaces. He was awarded the Wyoming School Bell award for education reporting and was part of two Emmy Award winning television productions. You can find him on X under the name @butterbob.