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Game Commission reports surge in HPAI detections; large quarry response disposed of thousands of birds
Summary
Agency described a surge of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) detections in southeastern Pennsylvania, field‑response priorities, interagency cleanup at a large quarry that resulted in about 5,000 carcasses sent to landfill and under 600 euthanized, and public reporting guidance.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission briefed commissioners on a recent resurgence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds and described a coordinated response that included euthanasia of sick birds and large‑scale carcass disposal at a Northampton County quarry.
Dr. Andrew DeSalvo, the agency’s wildlife veterinarian, said the agency has conducted HPAI surveillance since early 2022 and that recent mortality events in Lehigh and Northampton counties produced in‑state detections. “We encourage the public to report all incidents of sick and dead wildlife by calling us at 1‑833‑PGC‑WILD,” he said, adding the agency’s call center is staffed 24/7.
DeSalvo said a coordinated USDA and agency investigation on Dec. 30 found roughly 200 sick or dead snow geese at two quarries and…
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