El Paso County has confirmed cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. Wildlife experts are urging residents to stop using bird feeders as a preventive measure to limit the spread among birds. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasized the lethality of this disease for birds and the need to monitor its spread carefully in order to mitigate risks for both wildlife and humans in the area.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
The call to suspend bird feeder use is a thoughtful step to curb the spread of the avian flu. From a technology perspective, implementing a real-time tracking system or public alert app for wildlife diseases could provide timely updates to residents. Additionally, apps tailored for pet and wildlife management, integrating data with CDC and local wildlife organizations, could offer residents greater control and awareness in protecting their environment, while incentivizing data-driven decisions for such outbreaks.
Source: Bird flu in El Paso: Wildlife experts urge residents to stop using bird feeders – cbs4local.com
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