City of Salina urges community to be vigilant of "bird flu" after three suspected cases of virus in local geese
Salina Post • • health
Key Points:
- The City of Salina and Salina Animal Services have reported three suspected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in local geese, amid increasing detections across Kansas and the region.
- HPAI is a severe, often fatal viral disease in birds, causing neurological symptoms, respiratory distress, nasal discharge, and sudden death; infected birds may also collapse during flight due to weakness.
- The virus is highly contagious among birds and felines and may potentially transmit to humans, necessitating prompt reporting, humane euthanasia of affected birds, and proper disposal to prevent further spread.
- Residents are urged not to approach or handle sick or injured birds but to report them to Salina Animal Services or the Kansas
