MDC encourages awareness of “bird flu” as fall migration begins

Posted 10/23/26

Some positive cases have been reported. Public reports of sick or dead waterfowl help MDC monitor disease activity across the landscape.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As fall waterfowl migration gets underway, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters and the public to watch for signs of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly called “bird flu,” in wild birds.

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