Environment
Preliminary tests of dead geese in Riverhead suggest Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: DEC
A USDA lab is conducting more tests to confirm the state's findings, a DEC spokesperson said. The public should avoid contact with any sick or dead birds.
Business
Ducks are back at Crescent Duck Farm
The first group of about 900 12-week-old ducks were transported to the duck farm early Monday morning, a week after a USDA avian-flu quarantine was officially lifted.
Business
‘Just enough for a first generation’: Crescent Duck Farm’s eggs have hatched
Crescent Duck Farm's eggs have produced 3,700 ducklings, about half of which are females — 'just enough for a first generation,' farmer Doug Corwin said.
Business
Crescent Duck Farm’s future will come into focus over the next several days, as eggs begin to hatch
Thousands of Crescent Duck eggs, incubating for nearly a month, should begin to hatch over the next several days. Their fate will determine the future of Long Island’s last commercial duck farm.
Business
Crescent Duck Farm owner: Vaccine to protect poultry against bird flu is essential
The owner of Long Island’s last remaining duck farm, forced to cull its entire flock of nearly 100,000 Pekin ducks last month in response to an outbreak of avian flu, says he is “truly scared” to start over and risk the same fate.
Environment
Bird flu monitoring: New Yorkers asked to report dead birds via online tool, limit contact with dead wildlife and keep domestic...
The State DEC has launched an online platform for reporting dead birds, as part of its effort to monitor the spread of avian influenza in New York State.People are cautioned to avoid contact with wildlife, keep domestic animals away and take precautions for disposing of carcasses.
Health
Avian flu strikes close to home in Riverhead, as its spread devastates poultry flocks, reduces egg production across U.S.
The growing impacts of avian flu around the globe struck close to home this month with the outbreak at the Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue.
Business
‘Bird flu’ outbreak shutters Long Island’s last duck farm, as culling of 99,000 birds is underway
An outbreak of avian influenza at Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue has forced the farm to cease operations and begin to euthanize its entire flock, jeopardizing the future of Long Island’s last remaining duck farm. Co-owner Doug Corwin discusses what it will take to restart operations at the 117-year-old family farm, now under quarantine.
News
Schumer: Proposed USDA funding cuts will jeopardize fight against ‘worst outbreak of bird flu in a generation’
The current H5N2 avian influenza outbreak in the U.S.has killed more than 48 million birds — taking so far 10 percent of all egg-laying hens in the U.S. since first detected in December. Egg supplies have dropped and prices are skyrocketing.
