Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in mammals in Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Recent testing by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) detected Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in mammal species.TPWD said HPAI was detected in foxes, raccoons, striped skunks and domestic cats collected in the Texas Panhandle. TPWD said those counties included:
Deaf Smith CountyHansford CountyLubbock CountyOchiltree CountyParmer CountyRandall County
“Detected in all 50 states across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, HPAI is a highly contagious zoonot