Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
Currently, the Asian H5N1 strain of Avian Influenza has not been
detected in North America. --- There is No Current
Pandemic Influenza Outbreak.
Chronic Wasting Disease
Currently, chronic wasting disease (CWD) has not been detected
in Nevada, and state wildlife officials are urging residents heading
out of state to hunt deer and elk to process their game before
bringing it back home to reduce the risk of introducing the disease
into the the state. Learn
more about CWD in Nevada.
West Nile Virus
West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause
encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation
of the lining of the brain and spinal cord). WNV is spread to
humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus is spread
when a mosquito becomes infected by biting a bird that carries
the virus. Learn more about
WNV.
Trichomoniasis - Wild Dove Disease
Trichomoniasis is a disease that affects mourning doves and
other wild birds. It is not transmissible to humans. It is caused
by a microorganism that exists naturally. Doves are particularly
susceptible to this disease and outbreaks are may be seen in late
winter/ spring. When this occurs, birds commonly die at or near
feeders or water sources, where the disease can be easily transmitted
between doves.
Visit the National
Wildlife Health Center Field Manual of Wildlife Diseases for
more detailed information.
Contaminated feed is suspected to be a significant source of
disease transmission. Therefore, fresh feed should be placed in
bird feeders frequently, if it is practical. Platforms and other
surfaces where feed may collect, including the area under feeders,
should be frequently decontaminated with 10 percent solution of
household bleach in water, preferably just prior to placing clean
feed in the feeder.
