Psittacosis Outbreak in Wyoming Pheasants

WYOMING, US - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) Downar Bird Farm near Torrington has experienced outbreaks of two diseases, one of which is psittacosis. To help contain the diseases and prevent future outbreaks, department personnel euthanised approximately 1,200 pheasants at the bird farm last week.
calendar icon 25 May 2011
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