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Space limitation prompts this piece to fast-forward to the snap elections in 1986. In the first place, those elections were out of context. President Marcos was ensconced in power, and he still had one year of his constitutional term to stay unperturbed. But, for some reason, Corazon C. Aquino had been itching to sit in Malacaang since Ninoy Aquino executed his virtual euthanasia in 1983, and come 1986, Cory's consuming passion to be president found perfect confluence with the United States' need to parry off Marcos' additional rental increase for American military bases in the Philippines. The gambit America thought was to bait Marcos to agree to a snap election just so Cory's incessant agitation for his ouster would stop. Marcos knew he got the numbers, and indeed, we were all witness that he was proclaimed winner by the Batasan, the agency mandated by the Constitution to do election counting and proclaiming the winner. But Cory would not agree to this; even rejecting Philip Habib's idea of her sharing power with Marcos. Faced with Cory's intransigence, Habib told her (as quoted to me by now Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin): "You will win." So, side by side with the constitutionally mandated election count and proclamation, took place the US-instigated Namfrel count, which saw the dozen or so lady canvassers all walking out, crying cheating. And thus did start the dastardly machination of America to rob Marcos of election victory through the so-called Edsa People Power Revolt and install Cory as President.

Now, we are into the last stretch of the 2022 race. Bongbong Marcos is perceived by all surveys as the landslide winner, with Leni registering a rating way below Bongbong's mark. The big question is: Is Bongbong the American boy? If he is, then no problem. But if he is not, judging from America's history of intervention in the country's national contests, then Bongbong's lead over Leni would not matter any. In the end, he will lose. But the next question is: Lose to whom? Leni? But would America support a candidate who is currently exposed as having strange bedfellows relationship with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic (CPP-NPA-NDF). Unless America is also underhandedly in cahoots with the insurgent group, which it in fact has labeled terrorists, then Leni should also be a no-no for the US. Who, then? One among the three that held the celebrated news conference a week ago: Isko Moreno, Ping Lacson and Bert Gonzales? I was actually looking for Senator Manny Pacquiao. Not that I like the guy. It's just that I remember his former promoter Bob Arum who ten years ago, at the Pacman's capture of one of his boxing crowns, proclaimed cocksure: "Mark this guy. In 10 years he will be president of the Philippines." In 2016, the boxing champ was invited to the White House by President Obama for whatever they talked about. Finally, in the heat of the current Malacaang race, of all the candidates in the running, Pacquiao is the only one summoned by the US Embassy to elaborate on his program of government. I am not saying anything. I am just looking.

Oh, yes, in his not so lucid elaboration on his independent foreign policy ("being friends to every nation"), he stated emphatically: "My best friend is America."

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In my column last Saturday, the eleventh paragraph should read: "Lopez, taking the prompting from his aides, finally answered, "Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas..."

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Oklahoma officials arent ready to recommend residents take down backyard bird feeders to stem the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. However, they are urging caution as such guidelines are being seen in northern states.

US Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services reported one positive case of HPAI in a wild duck from Payne County in March and that remains the only one. However, awareness and caution remain important in Oklahoma even if the state is not under a heavy push for testing, said Assistant State Director Kendra Cross.

Advisories from the national USDA-Animal Protection Health Inspection Service and the Centers for Disease Control continue to simply advise awareness, caution, and cleanliness.

Migratory waterfowl are the main contributors to the spread of avian influenza, caused by a virus that has several strains, some of which are more serious than others. Most can carry the disease without getting sick so as they migrate they spread the disease to other bird species as well as within their own flocks.

Bird flu is not a big concern for turkey hunters in the field now for turkey season. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation biologist and southwest turkey project leader Marcus Thibodeau said normal precautions around any wildlife that appear sick are prudent. It is not impossible for the birds to contract the flu but it is not documented among the non-migratory wild turkeys. However, it is one among many other possible diseases the department will be screening for in ongoing research, he said.

Cross said the primary interest in Oklahoma is on waterfowl, shorebirds, gulls, and birds of prey, and some more samples were sent for testing in recent weeks but results have not yet been returned. Were assuming at this point that no news is good news, she said.

Reports of the outbreak came as much of the waterfowl migration already passed Oklahoma, so a heavier focus is active in northern states and other states where flu outbreaks have hit poultry farms. However, people should assume the disease remains present, she said.

The flu has been documented in nearly every state in the nation following the spring migration, according to USDA alerts and maps.

As far as animal care we are warning all avian producers to make sure they continue to follow all their biosecurity measures very closely, Cross said. So far we have been OK on the poultry production side of things. Still, she advised caution.

Just because we havent seen spread to humans in the nation, that doesnt mean you shouldnt wear (personal protection equipment,) she said.

People who find concentrations of dead birds of any kind, dead eagles or other birds of prey, or waterfowl, are urged to keep their hands off and contact USDA Wildlife Services at 405-521-4039 or the state Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food and Forestry Animal Industry Division at 405-522-6141, she said.

Cross did recommend people with feeders follow standard precautions to keep feeding stations clean to avoid the spread of any diseases, as they should always.

People can obviously take in feeders or birdbaths if they want to be extra cautious, and if they notice a bird die-off they should contact us, she said. Its always best to be cautious and clean bird feeders regularly. Bird flu spreads through saliva, mucus, and feces so it can be shed where birds are concentrated.

The call for caution is stronger from The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources recommendation this week mirrors the centers call for feeders to come down until at least May 31.

Raptor Center Executive Director Victoria Hall noted that, while the role of songbirds in the spread of the disease is unclear, the current spread of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain is unprecedented and she urged people to do all that they can.

Every day at The Raptor Center, we are seeing the impact of HPAI as we triage and test birds like bald eagles and great horned owls that are intensely suffering from fatal neurological illness due to HPAI. With these infected birds, humane euthanasia is the only tool we have left to help them. We also know that this strain and outbreak is causing severe illness in other species like geese, ducks, blue jays, and crows, Hall wrote.

Hall recommended that people stop using feeders and birdbaths for the next couple of months.

While hummingbirds are at much lower risk, she also recommended that people take down hummingbird feeders or clean them daily.

Kelly Bostian is an independent writer working for The Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to education and outreach on conservation issues facing Oklahomans.

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For the last number of days my Chihuahua, Aggie, has been eating a lot of grass. She eats it for five minutes at a time, several times a day. Why does she do this and can it cause her any harm?

Grass eating is a common canine oddity. Nobody knows why dogs do this (they cant tell us) with theories including a desire for fibre, or even a deliberate attempt to self-induce vomiting if a dog is feeling a bit queasy. These ideas may be true in some cases, but I think that in general, dogs just love to explore the world with their mouths. This includes picking up bits of vegetation (like leaves and grass) in their mouth, and sometimes swallowing it.

In general, grass-eating is unlikely to cause any harm, with three provisos. First, when they eat grass, dogs can accidentally swallow tiny slugs and snails that can carry lungworm, so regular worming against lungworm is important (e.g. once a month, with a vet-only wormer). Second, some dogs regularly eat so much grass that it causes a physical irritation of the stomach, inducing regurgitation, so if this is the case, you should prevent Aggie from overdoing it in this way.

And thirdly, rarely, dogs might eat toxic vegetation (e.g. toadstools) so it makes sense to keep an eye on dogs to ensure that they dont eat anything that looks unusual or suspicious.

My wire-haired terrier has itchy skin, and after ruling out parasites, my vet has told me theres not much that can be done for her. She continues to itch regularly and I want to help her. I shampoo her once a month. Is there anything else I can do?

-HR, Bandon

Its important to understand the science of itchy skin: there are two aspects. First, the underlying primary cause of the problem (i.e. what started it: theres a long list, from fleas to allergies), and second, the secondary complications that develop once the skin has been irritated by the primary cause (e.g. yeast infections). To help itchy dogs, both the primary and secondary issues need to be tackled. If only one aspect is sorted, the dog will continue to itch. Solving skin disease can be complex, and busy local vets may suggest a referral to a skin specialist (e.g. https://www.skinvet.ie/)

While this may initially sound complicated and costly, its often a short cut to a long term answer. No dog should have to suffer that constant feeling of itchiness: there is nearly always an effective treatment, once an accurate diagnosis of the cause of the problem has been made. Watch this video for a summary of the science of dog skin disease: https://petfixclub.com/dermatitis-video

My two-year-old budgie Joey seems to be under the weather: he just isnt as chirpy as usual. He lives in a standard budgie cage, and is fed on budgie seed from the pet shop with a cuttlefish bone to peck at. Do budgies suffer from depression or could he be unwell?

-MG, Cork

The truth is that the way that we keep budgies in Ireland is usually far from ideal: if you see them in the wild, they live in big flocks, fluttering around together, flying in groups. So when we keep them in cages, on their own, we dont meet their instinctive social needs. This means that although they may seem cheerful and chirpy, they are often under significant stress just from how we keep them, and this then makes them prone to premature illnesses.

So consider getting him a small friend and a bigger cage. Its also important to realise that "budgie seed" on its own does not provide enough nutrition. Instead, change to pelleted budgie food that has been specially designed to contain the right nutrients in the right amounts. You should also give him treats of fresh greens to boost his daily nutrition: 10-15% of his diet should be pieces of fruit and vegetables.

If you adjust his living conditions and diet and he still seems depressed, its important that you take him to a vet with a particular interest in birds to have him checked out physically for underlying illness.

My seven-year-old cat has been diagnosed with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). I had never heard of this before, but my vet tells me that it is untreatable and that euthanasia is the only option. Are there any alternative treatments that might be able to help at all?

-SL, Longford

Up until last year, it was true that FIP was completely untreatable: euthanasia was the only option. However, researchers have just discovered a new treatment that has a high rate of completely curing affected cats. You can read details of this treatment here http://www.catvirus.com/treatment.htm. The bad news is that this medication is not yet legally available in Ireland, so the only option is to request a referral from your vet to a vet practice in Northern Ireland or the UK, where the drug is legally available to vets. Its expensive, costing up to 5000 for a full course, but to date, the treatment results have been very positive.

My fifteen-year-old cat seems generally healthy, but she has started losing weight, despite eating more than ever (she seems continually hungry). Ive given her a worm dose but it hasnt helped. What should I do?

-LT, Fermoy

Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland) is a common cause of these signs in older cats. Its easy to diagnose (via a simple blood test) and can be cured with twice-daily medication for the rest of her life. Take her to your local vet, and theyll be able to guide you to get getting this sorted.

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Vet Clin Pathol. 2022 Apr 29. doi: 10.1111/vcp.13102. Online ahead of print.

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In this study, we describe a multimodal approach to diagnose a unique case of myeloma-related disease, extranodal secretory B-cell lymphoma with urinary bladder involvement, an IgG4 monoclonal gammopathy, and Bence-Jones proteinuria in a dog with a 6-year history of hyperglobulinemia that had not been further evaluated. A 12-year-old dog was presented for evaluation of a 1-week history of tenesmus. Urine sediment cytologic evaluation revealed low to moderate numbers of intermediate to large-sized lymphocytes. We describe a technique that yielded adequate numbers of viable neoplastic cells in shipped urine sediment for PARR and flow cytometry. Those studies demonstrated a clonal immunoglobulin gene rearrangement and an expansion of CD21-positive and MHC Class II-negative B cells, respectively. Protein electrophoresis with immunofixation and proteomic evaluation revealed a serum and urine IgG4 monoclonal gammopathy with Bence-Jones proteinuria. MUM1 immunocytochemistry performed on the urine sediment slides failed to label the neoplastic cells; thus, a plasma cell tumor was considered unlikely. Lack of response to a cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone chemotherapy regimen led to euthanasia without necropsy 21 days after diagnosis. Lymphoma is the most common hematopoietic malignancy and accounts for up to a quarter of all neoplasms in dogs, but lymphoid neoplasms arising primarily from extranodal sites are infrequently reported. Urinary tract neoplasia can be diagnosed by urine evaluation in about one-third of canine cases, but the diagnosis of lymphoid neoplasia via urine evaluation is rarely reported. This case highlights the utility of ancillary diagnostics on urine for detection of lymphoid malignancies.

PMID:35488188 | DOI:10.1111/vcp.13102

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Im so old that I remember when the Establishment set the rules and rebels tried to break them. Now, we seem to be embarked on a great experiment in which the former rebels are in charge and determined to get rid of all the rules.

Sometimes, I think the experiment is to see how outrageous the elimination of norms can get before the public stops going along and says, Enough!

It makes me wonder what the next big push will be for. A few come to mind:

Plural marriage. This is the easiest one to predict because were already so close. Loving vs. Virginia merely extended the traditional right of marriage to mixed-race couples. Obergefell vs. Hodges nullified the traditional definition of one man, one woman by extending the right to same-sex couples. Since that limitation was removed, there is nothing to prevent marriage from being expanded to cover almost any living arrangement. Using the logic and language of Obergefell, try to argue against, for example, the right of a bisexual to enter into a marriage with both a man and a woman. It cant be done.

The right to die. To avoid the perception that this is an attempt to clear the decks of aging baby boomers with their costly medical needs, we will be instructed not to use the terms euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide since they have acquired such negative connotations. Instead, we will be treated to essays on such topics as personal autonomy and the right to say goodbye with dignity.

So long to the First Amendment. This part of the Bill of Rights is clearly too problematic in a modern, pluralistic and diverse society. The so-called right to free speech fosters hateful and hurtful commentary, and the free exercise of religion clause is too often used to justify actions obviously designed to thwart the majoritys needs.

The end of federalism. Speaking of the majority, the limitations placed on the will of the people by the Constitutions misguided efforts to limit power have to be eliminated. Federalism must be replaced by a pure democracy in which a vote of 51 percent always carries the day. Also needed will be the removal of confusing edicts coming from different levels of government. One set of rules from the central authority will suffice.

Redefinition of crime. The reason this country has so many lawbreakers is that it has too may laws. First, we must scrap all victimless crimes, such as prostitution and the use of all drugs (not just marijuana). Then, any so-called property crimes must be examined for the root causes that might lead the victimized to strike back at the privileged. This movement might well be accompanied by a call for the:

Elimination of prisons. Incarceration is clearly an archaic practice that does not work just check out the recidivism rates. Once we have reduced the number of criminals to a manageable few, it should be possible to place them in halfway houses scattered throughout various suburban enclaves. The neighborhoods used for these rehabilitation units will be chosen by lottery.

The citizenship faade. It is finally time to examine this barrier to full participation in all that America has to offer. It is not enough to erase the artificial borders that surround America and lobby for giving voting rights to anyone residing in the country. A human being is a human being, and each one should have the same universal rights as any other. Once we set the example, the rest of the world will surely follow.

What is child abuse? The only reason children are traumatized by loving relationships with adults is that we treat it as something shameful instead of a learning experience on the way to adulthood. We should follow the wisdom of the ancient Greeks, whose open approach to this dynamic was so much more civilized than modern societys attempts to vilify it.

This is by no means an exhaustive list. In fact, the Next Big Thing might be something weve never even dreamed of. The only certainty is that, once it appears, it will almost overnight become the most important topic on the agenda and to oppose it would be to risk being shunned as a reactionary enemy of all that is good and decent.

And if you think this whole exercise is preposterous, overly cynical or a misguided attempt to be humorous, you have not been paying attention.

Leo Morris, columnist for The Indiana Policy Review, is winner of the Hoosier Press Associations award for Best Editorial Writer. Contact him at leoedits@yahoo.com.

Leo Morris, columnist for The Indiana Policy Review, is winner of the Hoosier Press Associations award for Best Editorial Writer. Contact him at leoedits@yahoo.com.

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) Heaven Can Wait Animal Society sent a press release in regards to a dog named Belle that was surrendered due to her owner being unable to care for her food and medical needs. The Society said that they believe Belle may have been hit by a car, or perhaps abused because of existing major health issues that should have been taken care of years ago.

Belle is said to be on the Society's "Pups on Parole Program" where they save dogs who are more at risk for euthanasia in a shelter. Belle was surrendered with a broken jaw, a fractured hip, and a surgical wire left in her jaw bone that should have been removed years ago. These issues label her, "less adoptable."

Despite these issues, Belle is a sweet dog to the Society while undergoing treatments. The Society says she would make a loving addition to any family.

Heaven Can Wait said that they are doing everything the staff can to provide Belle with the best medical care, and to see her through this health crisis. If everything goes well, she will be available for adoption after she recovers according to the press release.

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ELKINS The Davis & Elkins College Theatre and Film Program will round out its 2021-2022 theatre season with Phillip Dawkins Failure: A Love Story in the Boiler House Studio Theatre. The performance premieres at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 21, with additional shows at 8 p.m. Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24.

Seating is limited in the Studio Theatre and reservations are required. Tickets are limited to four people per party per night and may be secured by calling 304-637-1255 or visiting http://www.showtix4u.com/events/dewv. Masks will be required for entry.

Its been an honor bringing theatre back to the Boiler House admittedly in a smaller, more experimental space, said Director Dr. Aubrey Helene Neumann. We have such a creative group of students and Failure: A Love Story really showcases their talents from comedy to drama to shadow puppets and everything in between. I look forward to seeing them share the story with an audience.

Set in the 1920s, the grief-stricken comedy explores the life of a bachelor in Chicago as he falls in love with each of the Fail sisters. A whimsical chorus follows the story of Nelly, Jenny June and Gerty as they live out their lives above the family clock repair shop near the Chicago River before their time unexpectedly runs out.

Making her D&E theatre debut, freshman Becca Thacker of Kearney, Nebraska, says the excitement of the show is palpable.

I have had a blast working on Failure! The rehearsal process has been chaotic fun, which makes the process so much less stressful, Thacker said. My character Gerty has let me explore myself as a person and as an actress. Shes funny, sarcastic and willing to do anything for her family.

Theatre major Maggie Gunning of Elkins said she has enjoyed the experience of learning more about acting in a smaller space.

Having this studio theatre space for the show adds a whole new personal element that is much needed for a play like this, said Gunning who portrays Nelly Fail. The cast has done a wonderful job adapting, and we are so very excited to share it with all of you.

In addition to Thacker and Gunning, the cast is made up of Nina Arbogast of Beverly as Jenny June Fail; Star Eakle of Elkins as Counter Clock and December; Harley Dragone of Davis as Grandfather Clock and Dog; Roger Gabbert III of Follansbee as John N.; Heather Humphrey of French Creek as Coocoo Clock and Dodd; Natasha Mackey of Rock Cave as Moses and Front Door; Kyia McGill of Buckhannon as Marietta Fail, Mae and Mantle Clock; Quinn Staunton ofLewisburg as Mortimer Mortimer; and Giovanni Romero of Ranson as Henry Fail, Wall Clock and Grantland Rice.

Audiences should note this show explores some mature topics such as death, miscarriage and euthanasia and therefore has a PG-13 rating. The show runs about two hours, with a 15-minute intermission.

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Debates about the ethics of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide date from ancient Greece and Rome. After the development of ether, physicians began advocating the use of anesthetics to relieve the pains of death. In 1870, Samuel Williams first proposed using anesthetics and morphine to intentionally end a patient's life. Over the next 35 years, debates about the ethics of euthanasia raged in the United States and Britain, culminating in 1906 in an Ohio bill to legalize euthanasia, a bill that was ultimately defeated. The arguments propounded for and against euthanasia in the 19th century are identical to contemporary arguments. Such similarities suggest four conclusions: Public interest in euthanasia 1) is not linked with advances in biomedical technology; 2) it flourishes in times of economic recession, in which individualism and social Darwinism are invoked to justify public policy; 3) it arises when physician authority over medical decision making is challenged; and 4) it occurs when terminating life-sustaining medical interventions become standard medical practice and interest develops in extending such practices to include euthanasia.

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Sixty-six people have been helped to die since it was made legal in New Zealand in November, with most of those choosing to do so in their home.

From November 7, when the End of Life Choice Act came into force, and March 31 this year, 206 people have applied to end their lives, according to Ministry of Health statistics.

At last count in February, the ministry said the number was at least 28 since then a further 38 people have gone through the process.

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About three quarters of those who applied for assisted dying were over the age of 65. (File photo)

Most of those who applied for assisted dying were Pkeh, who made up 79 percent of applicants, while 5 per cent were Mori and 2.4 per cent were Asian. Just over half were women and three quarters were over 65.

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Three quarters also chose to die at a private residence or their own home.

Most of those who applied were suffering from cancer (133), while 21 suffered from a neurological condition.

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Nine of those who applied for assisted dying were between the ages of 18 and 44. (File photo)

But not everyone who started the process finished.

Of the 206 applicants, 59 were still going through the process as of March 31, while 81 didnt continue as they were either found ineligible (40), withdrew from the assisted dying programme (11), or died from their condition (30).

The criteria for an assisted death are strict and, so far, 40 people have been assessed as ineligible.

The reasons range from not being a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident to being assessed as not suffering from a medical condition that was likely to be terminal within six months.

To be eligible for assisted dying under the Act, a person (over the age of 18) must have a terminal illness likely to end their life within six months.

They must have significant and ongoing decline in physical capability and experience unbearable suffering which cannot be eased in a manner they find tolerable.

A person cannot access assisted dying solely because they have a mental disorder or mental illness, have a disability or are of advanced age.

Previously the ministry estimated up to 950 people could apply for assisted dying each year, with up to 350 being assisted to die.

To go through the assisted dying process, a person must first make a formal request to their doctor for assisted dying, and an attending medical practitioner undertakes a first assessment to determine their eligibility.

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A second independent doctor also assesses the person, and a third assessment by a psychiatrist may be undertaken.

So far, no person has been rejected after being assessed by a psychologist.

When a person is deemed eligible, they choose the date and time for the assisted death to take place, as well as the method for the medication to be administered.

Assisted dying may be a sensitive topic for some people. People can call or text 1737 for free to speak to a trained counsellor at any time.

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Two cases of bird flu have been confirmed in U.S. zoos, but officials said they wont order widespread euthanasia of zoo birds the way they have on farms.

U.S. Department of Agriculture spokesman Mike Stepien declined to release any details about the zoo cases Thursday, including which two zoos were involved.

Many zoos across the country haveclosed down their aviaries and moved birds insidewhenever possible to help protect them from avian influenza that officials believe is primarily being spread by the droppings of wild birds.

At many zoos, penguins might be the only birds visitors can see because they are generally kept inside behind glass where they are shielded from the virus.

Nearly 27 million chickens and turkeyshave been slaughteredin 26 states to limit the spread of bird flu during this years outbreak. Officials order entire flocks to be killed when the virus is found on farms.

Stepien said zoos work with state veterinary officials when the virus is found, but unlike farms, zoos are generally allowed to isolate and treat an infected bird as long as they take precautions to protect the other birds in their collections.

Health officials emphasize that bird flu doesnt jeopardize food safety because infected birds arent allowed into the food supply and properly cooking meat and eggs to 165 degrees Fahrenheit will kill any viruses. The disease also doesnt represent any immediate public health threat, and no human cases have been found in America.

This years outbreak is theworst onesince 2015 when roughly 50 million chickens and turkeys were slaughtered because of the virus. Stepien said that there were very few bird flu cases in captive wild birds in 2015 and none in large zoos, and no wild birds at zoos were euthanized that year.

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