Avian pox possibly spotted in Oklahoma turkeys
Gene Miller photo OKLAHOMA – Wildlife officials are now looking into a possible case of avian pox in Seminole County.
Avian pox, not to be confused with avian flu, is a virus commonly spread by mosquitoes that can be fatal to the bird.
“Disease happens, but it’s one of those things biologists try to stay on the cusp of,” said Michael Bergin with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. “They try to stay aware, and keep up with what’s going on in the populations.”
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