A wildlife shelter in NEPA has been assisting in stopping the spread, but the Pennsylvania Game Commission has stepped in to regulate their efforts or they’ll fine them. The Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center received a letter from the Pennsylvania Game Commission claiming the facility has been committing a violation.

Over 200 snow geese found across Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania are suspected to have been killed by the bird flu, and experts are concerned the death toll could climb even higher as cases continue to skyrocket.

Avian influenza is suspected in the death of about 200 snow geese found last week in the greater Allentown area, according to information from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Dead birds were recovered from two sites,

The number (of impacted birds) is large because snow geese congregate in large numbers, and HPAI is so contagious."

Farmers are being urged to remain vigilant, especially after the virus was detected in snow geese in the state.

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania -- Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) took the threat of avian flu head-on at a town hall at the 109th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, saying that as highly pathogenic avian ...

Dog owners should wipe paws after their pets chase geese to remove any feces that could be tracked around or licked off. Cats have died after exposure to avian influenza in milk, so cat owners may want to keep those pets inside and away from wild bird areas, Lopez said.

The Pennsylvania Farm Show welcomes birds for the first time since 2022. While there are no reported commercial or backyard bird flu cases in Pennsylvania, cases are on the rise nationwide, including the first confirmed human death in the U.

(WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is continuing to investigate Avian influenza in Southeastern Pennsylvania after nearly 200 birds were found dead in the greater Allentown area last week.

About 200 snow geese were found dead last week in the Allentown area — likely because of the bird flu. The dead birds were found in both Nazareth Township in Northampton County and Upper Macungie Township in Lehigh County,

“Pennsylvania has been on high alert since ... a huge part of being able to protect our flocks from high-path avian influenza is having really good communication with our farmers — from ...