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Mesquite has finally solved the mystery of its dying ducks -- and while humans who use the city's 76 parks are safe, the prognosis isn't so good ...
The duck herpesviruses, notably those responsible for duck plague, represent a significant threat to the waterfowl industry globally. These viruses, belonging to the Alphaherpesvirinae subfamily ...
Area residents have been finding the birds dead with no apparent reason. Residents who watchover the ducks sent two carcasses to be tested. The result: Duck virus enteritis, also known as duck plague.
Mesquite officials say the cause of death for over 50 ducks at city parks in the past few weeks is Duck Enteritis Virus, commonly referred to as "duck plague".
Mother Nature seems to be accomplishing what the Town Council could not - getting rid of the throngs of Muscovies that have chosen to live in Kenneth City. By late last week, an estimated 28 ducks ...
They tell us the ducks have a virus called enteritis, which is essentially the "duck plague." The virus is highly contagious, and geese and swans can get it too. It doesn't infect mammals, though ...
Skywatch Bird Rescue reported on its Facebook page that the N.C. Department of Agriculture determined that duck enteritis virus, known commonly as duck plague, was the cause of the birds’ death.
The City of Mesquite has confirmed that more than 50 duck deaths at various Mesquite parks during the past few weeks is being caused by a duck virus also known as Duck Enteritis Virus or commonly ...
Releasing full-grown pet ducks into local waters may seem easy and innocent. ... Duck Virus Enteritis, DVE, which does not affect humans, but kills ducks, ... DUCK PLAGUE STRIKES HAMPTON ROADS ...
They found the duck died from duck virus enteritis, which is also known as duck plague. Officials say the disease is highly contagious and causes internal bleeding and severe diarrhea. The duck ...
For the millions of waterfowl flapping their way north and east during the spring migration, the cornfields and freshwater lakes of central New York are traditionally a favorite rest stop. But ...