K-State won't take poultry or wild birds with bird flu

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Kansas State University (K-State) Veterinary Health Center reported Tuesday it is not taking any more poultry or wild birds due to a rise in bird flu cases.

K-State issued a press release on Dec. 24 saying it won't be accepting poultry or wild birds due to the risk to animals and staff. Poultry species include chickens, turkeys, quail, pheasants and waterfowl, according to K-State. Veterinarians with the university's Veterinary Health Center will still admit pet birds like parrots and canaries.