Twenty big cats die of bird flu at sanctuary in Washington state
Briefly

“We've never had anything like it; they usually die basically of old age. Not something like this; it's a pretty wicked virus.” - Mark Mathews, director of the Wild Felid Advocacy Center.
“We, along with our veterinary team, are working tirelessly to determine the cause and come up with a solution.” - Statement from the Wild Felid Advocacy Center.
“As an animal sanctuary, we are equipped to manage viruses effectively by enforcing strict biosecurity measures, quarantining affected animals, and disinfecting properly.” - Wild Felid Advocacy Center.
“We are heartbroken to share that animal health officials have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) among over half of our wild felids.” - Statement from the Wild Felid Advocacy Center.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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