A backyard flock in Sussex County has tested presumptive positive for H5 avian influenza, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture. This marks the first confirmed case of H5 avian influenza in Sussex County poultry.
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Waterfowl hunters are reminded to follow DNREC and APHIS guidelines when handling harvested birds.
The contract expansion, valued at $30,000, will provide additional wildlife technicians to remove sick or dead waterfowl, raptors, and other birds that could spread the virus.