Date: 8/22/12 6:29 pm
From: <jovet...>
Subject: Re: [MDBirding] Dead Crow/West Nile


The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (i.e. "health department") has discontinued the testing of dead birds. That was a program used when the virus was new, but now that it's here, it is expected to remain in the population of birds, people and mosquitoes.

The dhmh website says:

If you find a dead bird, dispose of it as follows:
1. Wear plastic or latex gloves or use a plastic bag as a glove
2. With your gloved hand, place or wrap the bird in a plastic bag and tie the
bag securely (alternatively, a shovel may be used to pick up bird)
3. Dispose of the bag (and gloves) in an outdoor trash receptacle
4. Wash your hands with soap and water

website is: http://ideha.dhmh.md.gov/OIDEOR/CZVBD/Shared%20Documents/I%27ve%20Found%20A%20Dead%20Bird%20What%20Should%20I%20Do.pdf


Joanne

Joanne Howl, DVM
<jovet...>
West River, MD


-----Original Message-----
From: Bonnie Ott <Bonnieott...>
To: Md Birding <mdbirding...>
Sent: Wed, Aug 22, 2012 8:57 pm
Subject: [MDBirding] Dead Crow/West Nile



One of my birding friends found a dead crow in his yard. Does anyone know if there is a need to collect and test these birds?





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