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Avian influenza suspected in deaths of hundreds of snow geese at Pa. quarry
About 400 snow geese found dead since Dec. 12 are being tested for highly pathogenic avian influenza, suspected due to the virus's persistence in cold, moist environments.
- On Tuesday, Dec. 16 the Pennsylvania Game Commission said hundreds of snow geese found dead at a Northampton County quarry are suspected to have died of avian influenza, and the agency is coordinating safe removal, testing and disposal.
- Because HPAI survives better in cold conditions, migrating waterfowl are natural carriers that shed virus despite appearing healthy, and Pennsylvania saw a sharp resurgence in late 2024 and early 2025.
- About 400 dead birds have been found in the quarry since Dec. 12, said Travis Lau, communications director for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, with samples tested for avian influenza and earlier birds recovered Dec. 8 and Dec. 9 in Lazareth and Forks townships.
- Hunters should continue the season using gloves, masks and eyewear, report sick wild birds to the Game Commission at 1-833-PGC-WILD, and note CDC says risk to people is low.
- Following last winter's die-offs in Lower Nazareth Township and Upper Macungie Township, commercial and backyard poultry flocks in Pennsylvania have culled more than 7.1 million birds, with raptors and dogs also at risk.
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