Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
How the death of two geese on a farm signaled danger for all Oregon birds
Most avian influenza viruses aren’t particularly harmful in birds, but at Circle of Life Farm in Tangent, Oregon, the death of two geese was a harbinger of disaster. (Courtesy: Oregon State University Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine)
December 18, 2023
Words by Kurt Williams, Photos by Jens Odegaard
These Oregon diagnosticians keep us healthy and safe, but they need our help
The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is the state’s best kept secret when it comes to diagnosing weird diseases people can get from other animals.
Bugs in the system: meet the scientists tracking mosquito-borne diseases in Oregon
Matt Hutchinson from the Baker County Vector Control District prepares to set mosquito traps in the Baker Valley.
Baker County in eastern Oregon has a mosquito problem.
“We get plenty of mosquitoes, that’s for sure,” said Matt Hutchinson, manager of the Baker Valley Vector Control District (BVVCD), in Baker City, Oregon.