The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) has announced the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in samples taken from snow geese at Sloughs Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Henderson County.

The Missouri Conservation Department received confirmation Wednesday morning of something it feared — three dead snow geese found by state wildlife refuge staff were likely infected with bird flu. Samples from the birds — two recovered in Henry County and one in Vernon County — were reported as “non-negative” for avian influenza after testing at

A University of Georgia virology laboratory confirmed the presence of avian influenza (HPAI) in samples taken from snow geese found dead on Dec. 4 in Henderson County.

After officials confirmed the presence of bird flu in Henderson County, wildlife experts are sharing what we can do to minimize the spread.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) announced on Wednesday confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in samples taken from snow geese at

Tests of geese found in Henry and Vernon counties showed probable avian influenza infections, prompting the Missouri Department of Conservation to warn people to avoid touching any dead waterfowl and report them for testing.

Avian influenza is suspected to be the cause behind increased reports of dead waterfowl, such as geese and ducks, from around the state.