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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (01): Americas (USA) avian, grouse, conservation concern

West Nile Virus -- United StatesWisconsin's 1st confirmed cases of West Nile virus in ruffed grouse were reported [Tue 15 Jan 2019] by the state Department of Natural Resources.The DNR said that West Nile was confirmed in 3 of 16 grouse tested so far. The DNR said the results are still preliminary because another 238 grouse samples remain to be tested.The agency is testing both sickly grouse that were turned in to wildlife officials and grouse blood samples submitted by hunter volunteers in the field.Wildlife Read more [...]