People enjoying the outdoors are encouraged to follow simple best practices as a strain of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, H5N1, circulates among birds in Nebraska.
Nebraska Game and Parks recently confirmed H5N1 in several migrating birds and is asking for the public’s help reporting sick, dead or abnormally behaving birds. People can file a report through the “avian influenza” page at OutdoorNebraska.gov. Game and Parks staff will respond to reports for testing as warranted as they continue to monitor mortality events.
In addition to reporting concerns, outdoor enthusiasts can take a few simple steps to protect themselves, their animals and wildlife. Best practices that minimize risk and prevent potential spread of the disease include:
