The first bird was on the chicken coop floor, stiff and lifeless, when I came out for morning chores. As she was an elderly hen, my first thought was that
Augusta - Today, due to multiple detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Maine and New England, Maine Animal Health Officials announced an advisory recommending cancellation or postponement of competitions, exhibitions, shows, swaps, or other in-person events encouraging the gathering or comingling of domestic fowl or poultry.
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VCA Lewiston Animal Hospital veterinary assistant Ashlynn Foss, left and Technician Supervisor Sonja Harris examine Harley at the facility Friday afternoon on Stetson Road in Lewiston.
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LEWISTON – If you did not adopt a “pandemic puppy” sometime over the past year and a half, it is likely someone you know did.
While our furry friends’ companionship has been a lifeline for many during this time, the boom in pet ownership combined with the challenges of practicing veterinary medicine during a public health emergency, has put a strain on the veterinarians who keep our loved ones healthy.