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Public reacts as avian flu updates continue across Cayman
Residents share mixed levels of concern as containment efforts progress and officials release more information on the avian flu situation.
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Cayman Compass
Avian flu in Cayman: The risk to pets and other animals
The Department of Agriculture is urging all pet owners, farmers and backyard flock keepers across the Cayman Islands to closely monitor their animals for signs of illness, following the confirmation of avian flu in West Bay.
Officials say any unusual behaviour, sudden deaths or symptoms in birds or other animals should be reported immediately and residents are being reminded not to dispose of dead poultry in household bins under any circumstances.
The warning comes after an outbreak was confirmed at a farm on Cemetery Road on 28 Nov., where several turkeys were found dead. Testing that followed identified additional infected bird types including chicken, turkey, quail, farmed duck, wild whistling duck and goose – all at the same farm site.
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