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Bird flu detected in Moses Lake commercial facility

by NANCE BESTON
Staff Writer | October 13, 2025 3:00 AM

MOSES LAKE — The Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in a large commercial poultry facility in Moses Lake, marking the first instance of avian influenza in Grant County. The announcement was made on October 10, 2025, following the initial report of sick birds that came to light Oct. 7.  

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