University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialists Anne Lichtenwalner and Lois Berg Stack appeared in a Channel 2 (WLBZ) news report Tuesday on some of the effects of the lack of snow this winter. Stack, an ornamental horticulturist, said the lack of snow exposes plant roots to freezing without a protective blanket of snow on the […]
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Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is investigating a human case of novel influenza virus of swine origin. Federal CDC confirmed the novel strain in a child from Cumberland County earlier this week. A primary care provider evaluated the child, and provided treatment. The child was not hospitalized, and is recovering from […]
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Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is investigating a human case of novel influenza virus of swine origin. Federal CDC confirmed the novel strain in a child from Cumberland County earlier this week. No additional human cases have been identified at this time. A joint investigation with the Maine Department of Agriculture […]
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By Anne Lichtenwalner, DVM, PhD, University of Maine Cooperative Extension A single case of novel H3N2 “swine flu” was diagnosed in Maine recently. The patient has recovered. At this point, the CDC is investigating the case. What should farmers do? If you have pigs, it’s even more important to follow good biosecurity practices, and to […]
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It’s not uncommon for wild birds to have mishaps, or die when old and temperature-stressed. Weaker birds may succumb to diseases that would not be a problem for more robust birds. Also, many “teenaged” birds have accidents due to the newness of flight. If you find a single dead wild bird: Be sure to wear […]
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As spring brings migrating birds back north to our wild bird feeders, University of Maine veterinarian Anne Lichtenwalner reminds us that those backyard feeding stations need a little spring cleaning for the safety of wildlife and even domestic pets. “Even resident, year-round birds are more active as the weather warms, and may be spending more […]
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