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H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is once again causing mortalities in wild birds in Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) said. The disease started last year with the arrival of infected migratory waterfowl to Louisiana and abated when they moved north in the spring of 2023.

Avian or Bird Flu has made its way back to Louisiana this year and infected ducks and geese should NOT be consumed.

Avian or Bird Flu has made its way back to Louisiana this year and infected ducks and geese should NOT be consumed.

Avian or Bird Flu has made its way back to Louisiana this year and infected ducks and geese should NOT be consumed.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. The department issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as boat titles and registrations.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. The department issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as boat titles and registrations.

The presumptive positive was made on samples submitted by LDWF staff from a hunter-harvested adult buck taken on private land in Tensas Parish.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. The department issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as boat titles and registrations.

LOUISIANA - The Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (LADDL) has reported a case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF).

If confirmed, this would be the first case of CWD found in Louisiana.