The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park have adopted new feeding practices, providing higher quality beef to carnivorous birds and animals to combat the ongoing avian flu threat. Despite three years of challenges, no birds or mammals in their care have tested positive for the dangerous H5N1 strain, thanks to vigilant monitoring and biosecurity practices. The parks have taken proactive steps to minimize contact with infected wild birds, showcasing their commitment to preserving exotic and endangered species amidst a global health crisis affecting wildlife.
Zoo officials have adjusted feeding practices for carnivorous animals to include higher quality beef, as a preventive measure against the ongoing avian flu crisis.
With bird flu showing no sign of abating, parks have tailored methods to protect animals, emphasizing biosecurity and careful monitoring of wild bird populations.
Despite challenges in other facilities facing outbreaks, the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park have successfully avoided H5N1 infections through strict protocols and a bit of luck.
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