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Bird flu detected at Suffolk’s oldest and last large commercial duck farm

News 12 has confirmed bird flu has been found at Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue.

News 12 Staff

Jan 22, 2025, 12:27 PM

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News 12 has confirmed bird flu has been found at Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, Long Island’s oldest and last large commercial duck far.

Suffolk health officials say the farm houses more than 100,000 birds.

All the birds will be euthanized, according to Suffolk County Health Commissioner Gregson Pigott.

According to officials, the farm is under quarantine.

Officials say none of the farm workers who may have been exposed are sick at this time.

Officials say they expect minimal risk to the public.

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