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Keeping bird feeders clean reduces risk of salmonella outbreaks Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Frankfort, KY - Kentuckians are encouraged to pay special attention to their backyard bird feeders after recent tests found salmonella in several deceased songbirds collected from Bullitt, Calloway and Washington counties. In response to recent reports from the public, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources collected several deceased pine siskins from the counties and submitted them to the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study lab in Athens, Georgia. Tests confirmed the presence of salmonella in several of the birds. "We are experiencing a higher than normal incidence of salmonella outbreaks at bird feeders this year," said Dr. Christine Casey, state wildlife veterinarian for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. "This has also been observed elsewhere in the United States. We would like to remind the public to clean feeders regularly to avoid spreading salmonella and other germs. Cleaning feeders frequently is always important when feeding birds. Feeders should be cleaned at least every two weeks with a 5- to 10-percent bleach solution and rinsed to remove any of the solution." If you notice sick or dead birds by your feeder, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife recommends:
Salmonella can be transmitted from animals to people. However, the risk of infection can be drastically reduced with good hygiene practices. Care should be taken to avoid contact with bird droppings when cleaning feeders. Wear gloves and wash your hands frequently. Additionally, immunocompromised individuals tend to be more susceptible to these infections and should avoid handling contaminated feeders. If you discover multiple deceased birds at your feeder after implementing the above recommendations for decontaminating your feeders, please contact Kentucky Fish and Wildlife by phone at 1-800-858-1549 or by email at info.center@ky.gov. This story was posted on 2021-03-09 08:18:54
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